USA Swimming's Community Impact Grants are intended to expand opportunities and access to current USA Swimming competitive clubs in order to better support and provide equitable experiences for all communities.
Only USA Swimming Year-Round Club Members are eligible to receive the Community Impact Grant.
Grant Review
Each grant request will be considered individually, and the strongest consideration will be given to those requests which, in the collective opinion of the reviewing panel, score or rank the best.
USA Swimming Year-Round club members seeking to use grant funds to directly reduce the cost of participation in competitive swimming will be prioritized. While all requests will be considered, preference will be given to applications demonstrating a clear and direct financial benefit to athletes and their families.
Application Process
- After creating an account, proceed with filling out the USA Swimming Community Impact Grant application. Please make sure to select the Community Impact Grant application and not another existing program within the online platform.
- A W-9 will be required at the time the application is submitted. Per IRS regulations, USA Swimming must have a current W-9 form on file for any entity receiving funds.
- All clubs are required to upload a completed and signed ACH Authorization Form. Programs who receive funding will receive their dollars via direct deposit. Additionally, the account holder's name must match the business name listed on the W-9 and Letter of Agreement.
- A current Certificate of Insurance (COI) showing limits of coverage, or proof of self-insurance on letterhead, with the following minimums is required.
- Must maintain minimum coverage limits of:
- Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
- General Aggregate: $3,000,000
- Must maintain minimum coverage limits of:
- A high-quality club logo must be submitted with the club's application, should your team be selected for funding.
- All teams who would like to be considered for the Community Impact Grant must be current USA Swimming Year-Round club members in Good Standing. Teams who apply without being a registered year-round club member will automatically be removed from consideration.
- For information on how to register as a club member, visit our Membership page.
2027 Community Impact Grant
USA Swimming's Community Impact Grants are intended to expand opportunities and access to current USA Swimming competitive clubs in order to better support and provide equitable experiences for all communities.
Only USA Swimming Year-Round Club Members are eligible to receive the Community Impact Grant.
Grant Review
Each grant request will be considered individually, and the strongest consideration will be given to those requests which, in the collective opinion of the reviewing panel, score or rank the best.
USA Swimming Year-Round club members seeking to use grant funds to directly reduce the cost of participation in competitive swimming will be prioritized. While all requests will be considered, preference will be given to applications demonstrating a clear and direct financial benefit to athletes and their families.
Application Process
- After creating an account, proceed with filling out the USA Swimming Community Impact Grant application. Please make sure to select the Community Impact Grant application and not another existing program within the online platform.
- A W-9 will be required at the time the application is submitted. Per IRS regulations, USA Swimming must have a current W-9 form on file for any entity receiving funds.
- All clubs are required to upload a completed and signed ACH Authorization Form. Programs who receive funding will receive their dollars via direct deposit. Additionally, the account holder's name must match the business name listed on the W-9 and Letter of Agreement.
- A current Certificate of Insurance (COI) showing limits of coverage, or proof of self-insurance on letterhead, with the following minimums is required.
- Must maintain minimum coverage limits of:
- Each Occurrence: $1,000,000
- General Aggregate: $3,000,000
- Must maintain minimum coverage limits of:
- A high-quality club logo must be submitted with the club's application, should your team be selected for funding.
- All teams who would like to be considered for the Community Impact Grant must be current USA Swimming Year-Round club members in Good Standing. Teams who apply without being a registered year-round club member will automatically be removed from consideration.
- For information on how to register as a club member, visit our Membership page.