USMS Swimming Saves Lives Foundation

 
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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    U.S Masters Swimming

    Summary

    The USA Swimming Foundation and U.S. Masters Swimming entered a philanthropic partnership to create greater support for learn-to-swim efforts. In January 2021, U.S. Masters Swimming moved its fundraising efforts for adult learn-to-swim programs from its USMS Swimming Saves Lives Foundation to the USA Swimming Foundation. Bringing all learn-to-swim fundraising efforts under the USA Swimming Foundation umbrella creates a greater generational impact by providing swim lessons to people of all ages.


    The Adult Learn-to-Swim Grant Application is open to all swim instructors, facilities, and programs that want to help make more adults safer around water, with a goal to reduce adult drowning risk through education, financial support, and community outreach. The program's hope is that once adults learn to swim or improve their swimming skills, they will have the confidence and desire to continue swimming in a Masters Swimming program and experience the lifelong benefits of swimming.


    The USA Swimming Foundation's mission is to save lives and build champions—in the pool and in life; one of the ways we do this is by working to provide opportunities to learn to swim. In partnership with U.S. Masters Swimming, the Adult Learn to Swim Grant Application is open to all swim instructors, facilities, and programs that want to help make more adults safer around water, with a goal to reduce adult drowning risk through education, financial support, and community outreach. The program's hope is that once adults learn to swim or improve their swimming skills, they will have the confidence and desire to continue swimming in a Masters Swimming program and experience the lifelong benefits of swimming. 


    Adult Learn to Swim Grants are intended to expand current programming to reach under-served and under-represented populations and communities that would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn to swim. 

     

    History of Funding

    Programs that have received grants and resources can be found here: http://www.usms.org/giving/
     

    Additional Information

    The Facts:

    • One month of formal swim lessons for adults can cost as little as $60.
    • If a parent in the household does not know how to swim, there is only a 19% chance that a child in the house will learn to swim.
    • More than one-third of American adults cannot swim the length of a pool.
    • Formal swimming lessons reduces the likelihood of childhood drowning by 88%.

    For more information, read the Swimming Saves Lives Foundation strategic plan. USMS also accepts planned giving and bequests.

    Contacts

    Hilary Perez

    Hilary Perez

    ,
    719-866-3567

    Holly Neumann

    Holly Neumann
    1751 Mound St, Suite 201
    Sarasota, FL 34236
     

  • Eligibility Details

    USMS provides grants to SSLF program providers.

    Deadline Details

    USA Swimming Foundation Adult Learn to Swim (ALTS) Grant Timeline (exact dates TBD) 

    • 2026 ALTS Grant Cycle Dates 
      • Beginning of September-Mid-September: 2026 ALTS Grant application opens 
      • November 15: Interested YLTS Grant Applicants must have met Eligibility Requirement #1 
      • November 15: ALTS Grant applications due by 11:59pm Mountain Time 
      • End of February: ALTS Grant recipients announced  
      • November 15, 2026: ALTS award recipient End of Year Report due by 11:59pm Mountain Time 
    • 2025 ALTS Grant Award Recipients End of Year Cycle Dates 
      • Beginning of September: End of Year Grant Survey Report Opens 
      • December 15, 2025: ALTS award recipient End of Year Report due by 11:59pm Mountain Time 

    Award Details

    Funds are intended to expand current programming to reach under-served and under-represented populations and communities that would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn to swim. Funding can be used to supplement direct program costs such as pool/lane rental or scholarships (free or reduced-cost) for participants. Grant proposals should indicate expansion to the current scope of service, inclusive of any outreach programs. The maximum ALTS Grant award per organization is $5,000. 

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