OPEN: 2027 Community Impact Grant; submit by November 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. MST.
National — USA Swimming 2027 Community Impact Grants for Year-Round Clubs (November 15)
USA Swimming's 2027 Community Impact Grants support registered year-round USA Swimming clubs that lower competitive swimming costs and expand access for athletes and families. Award ceiling is not published on the current public program page. Apply by November 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. MST; good-standing club membership, W-9, ACH, and insurance documentation required.
FundingIndividual award amount and maximum not published on funder's official 2027 Community Impact Grant application page. Do not substitute other USA Swimming grant programs' limits.
DeadlineNovember 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. MST per official 2027 SurveyMonkey Apply program; application opened September 1, 2026.
Last verified2026-11-03
Required next actionConfirm USA Swimming Year-Round Club membership in good standing and apply to the '2027 Community Impact Grant' at https://usaswimming.smapply.io/prog/2027_community_impact_grant/ by Nov 15 2026 11:59 p.m. MST. Prepare current W-9, signed ACH, insurance proof, club logo, and clear description of reduced costs for participants; check portal for additional tasks and cost-use rules.
Broad Eligibility
Only USA Swimming Year-Round Club Members in good standing, seeking to expand inclusive access to competitive swimming and reduce participation costs. Current W-9, matching bank ACH authorization, and proof of liability coverage ($1m occurrence/$3m aggregate) or self-insurance are required.
Atlas Analysis
2026-11-03: Official USA Swimming 2027 Community Impact SurveyMonkey Apply public full program page reviewed. Verified Sep1 opening, Nov15 11:59pm MST deadline, restricted USA Swimming Year-Round Club good-standing eligibility, W-9/ACH requirements, $1m/$3m insurance. Award range, detailed eligible cost categories, and fixed match not published; do not invent. Authenticated portal details require review. Distinct grant from 2027 Youth and Adult Learn-to-Swim tracks. Eligible competitive financial assistance, not RHTP/procurement. No matching WordPress title/source duplicates found. Pending Review, no bypass approval.
USA Swimming — 2027 Community Impact Grants
Applications open September 1–November 15, 2026 for funding to expand access to competitive swimming and reduce financial barriers for families. The application deadline is November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST on the official 2027 program page. The funder’s public listing does not publish an individual award range or ceiling.
Restricted eligibility
Only USA Swimming registered Year-Round Club Members in good standing are eligible. Applications from nonmember clubs are excluded. The program prioritizes a direct and demonstrable reduction of participation costs in competitive swimming for athletes and families; applicants should show community impact and cost/access barriers addressed.
Application requirements
Applicants submit through the official SurveyMonkey Apply program, including a current W-9, a completed and signed ACH authorization form with matching business name, and a current certificate of insurance or proof of self-insurance. Minimum insurance is $1 million each occurrence and $3 million general aggregate. A high-quality club logo is requested for awarded teams. All applicant clubs must be current members in good standing before application submission. Detailed allowable-cost and matching rules are not specified in the public 2027 program description; applicants must review the authenticated application before requesting specific expense categories.
Use USA Swimming’s official 2027 grant portal rather than selecting a different grant track. This is a grant for qualifying clubs, not an ordinary sports service contract.
Source verificationReferenced source · usaswimming.smapply.ioAtlas last verified this record 2026-11-03. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗
