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GrantNational — USA Swimming Foundation 2027 HBCU Aquatics Grants (Up to $5,000 per track; deadline verify)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingUp to $5,000 for eligible youth learn-to-swim instruction and an additional $5,000 for college club swimming, according to official 2027 HBCU grant page. Annual USA Swimming $150,000 aggregate institutional initiative amount is not an individual award.

DeadlineThe official 2027 HBCU grant page does not explicitly post a closing date or time. Applications opened September 1, 2026, 12:00 a.m. MDT. General USA Swimming grant FAQ says annual November 15 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time; HBCU current-cycle exact deadline must be confirmed with funder before asserting.

Required next actionReview https://usaswimming.smapply.io/prog/2027_hbcu_grant/ and confirm HBCU eligibility and youth instruction/club-swim project scope; inquire with USA Swimming grants staff about the actual 2027 HBCU closing deadline because official 2027 listing omits it. Complete authenticated application tasks and verify matching/other requirements directly before submission.

Current statusOPEN: 2027 HBCU grant application portal opened September 1, 2026. Current-cycle deadline not explicitly shown; general FAQ says November 15 annually, but verify 2027-specific deadline.Source verification2026-11-03Tracked applicant typesEducational Institution

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If you arrived from a specific grant, Atlas carries that opportunity's public context into your request. Choose one primary organization category in the request form below. In Additional Details for Atlas, describe your precise legal organization type, related programs and other activities. One choice does not restrict the scope of your personalized Grant Matrix or its fit analysis.

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Tell Atlas your exact legal entity type, location, mission and project, then submit the request.
The Atlas team reviews eligibility, the current deadline, and project fit using the funder’s official materials, then follows up using the contact details you provide.
For opportunities you elect to pursue, Atlas can help gather missing information, draft applications and prepare submission materials.

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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

More than a score. A reasoned recommendation.

Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

The Grant Matrix Advantage

Compare grants. Understand fit. Choose your next move.

Each matrix organizes Priority, Opportunity, Amount, Deadline / Status, Atlas Fit, Why It Fits and Atlas Recommendation. The result helps you focus on practical options rather than chase a single score.