Usa Swimming Incorporated
USA Swimming is the national governing body for competitive swimming in the United States, headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO. The official site provides membership services, event results and schedules, resources for swimmers/coaches/officials, and information about the USA Swimming Foundation and its grant programs.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Competitive swim clubs, youth swim programs, university aquatics programs, or nonprofits focused on coaching development and DEI in aquatics.
Good Fit
- • Organization runs a swim club or youth swimming program aligned with Club Excellence goals.
- • Proposals target coaching development, learn-to-swim, or DEI in aquatics.
- • Request sizes in the typical $5k–$100k range with clear program outcomes.
- • Regional presence or demonstrated impact in states already funded (e.g., FL, VA, NC).
- • Existing participation in USA Swimming programs or partnerships with local swim communities.
Geography
In the latest year grants reached recipients in about 16 states, with national out-of-state distribution and a single-state concentration (Florida) of roughly one quarter of dollars.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 31 distinct recipients spanning swim clubs, universities, and nonprofits; most grantees are independent and the portfolio includes both repeat and new recipients.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows turnover and entry by new organizations (eight new recipients in the latest year, about 26%), and program contacts are listed online; no formal application was found, but observed newcomer participation suggests unfamiliar applicants can gain access.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
