National — USA Swimming Foundation 2027 Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants ($1,000–$5,000; November 15)

USA Swimming Foundation's 2027 Adult Learn-to-Swim grants provide $1,000–$5,000 to qualified U.S. swim instruction programs serving adults age 18 and older, supporting low-cost lessons and pool/lane rental. Apply by November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST through the funder's 2027 portal; CPR/First Aid, ratio, insurance, and USMS requirements apply.

Funding$1,000–$5,000 per eligible adult learn-to-swim applicant organization, as shown on official 2027 application portal; maximum $5,000 confirmed by funder guidelines.

DeadlineNovember 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. MST, according to official 2027 USA Swimming SurveyMonkey Apply listing. Open since September 1, 2026.

Last verified2026-11-03

Required next actionReview official requirements and apply through https://usaswimming.smapply.io/ by Nov 15 2026 11:59pm MST. Provide direct lesson/pool/instructor budget, participant counts, EIN, staff training and liability insurance documentation as required; ensure USMS registration readiness and program safety standards.

Broad Eligibility

Swim lessons programs serving adults 18+, valid EIN/business tax identifier, staff CPR/First Aid certification, max 3:1 student:instructor ratio, four hours teaching, required emergency plans, regulated pool, insurance min $1m occurrence/$3m aggregate or self-insurance, connection to U.S. Masters Swimming; recipients register USMS club/workout group at acceptance.

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USA Swimming Foundation — 2027 Adult Learn-to-Swim Grants

Applications open September 1 through November 15, 2026. The USA Swimming Foundation, in partnership with U.S. Masters Swimming, offers $1,000–$5,000 per qualifying organization to expand adult swimming instruction, reduce barriers to water safety, and support underserved communities. The official 2027 SurveyMonkey Apply listing states the deadline as November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST.

Applicant eligibility

Swim instruction programs, instructors, and facilities serving adults aged 18 or older must have an EIN or other permitted business tax identifier, current CPR and First Aid training for instructors and lifeguards, a maximum 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio, at least four hours of required in-water instruction, emergency action plans, and coverage of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate or valid self-insurance. Programs use regulated pools and must offer a connection to USMS opportunities. Successful recipients must register as a U.S. Masters Swimming club/workout group and qualifying instructors as members at award acceptance.

Allowable uses and restrictions

Funds support direct program expenses for free or reduced-cost adult lessons, instructor fees and pool/lane rental. They cannot fund general overhead, construction or renovations, equipment or apparel, marketing, regranting, or ineligible age groups. Applicants must describe expected cost per participant and how funds increase access. The official publicly reviewed guidance does not establish a required matching percentage.

Apply

Select 2027 Adult Learn-to-Swim Grant in the official SurveyMonkey Apply portal. Review the current program page and published guidelines. The downloadable guidelines use an earlier funding-cycle date label, so the active 2027 portal controls the 2026 submission dates. Applicants should check the authenticated form for the final list of mandatory documents.