Working Together

To Save Lives

PDFSD “SD Swims” Grant Application Process

Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego is looking for local schools, non-profits, and local pools to collaborate in providing swim lessons and water safety programs in areas throughout San Diego county, targeting those individuals who have limited access to gaining the life-saving skill of swimming. If your organization is interested in applying for a grant from our foundation, please refer to the instructions and application link below. Together we can make a difference and save lives in San Diego County!

Application Deadline Schedule

Spring 2024 – Deadline for priority consideration is Dec 1, 2023 / Interviews in Dec 2023 / Award announcements to follow in early January 2024

Summer 2024 – Deadline for priority consideration is May 1, 2024 / Interviews in May 2024 / Award announcements to follow in early June 2024

Criteria**

Swim lessons for 3,4,5,7, and 9th grades with programs continuing to evolve toward self-funding. (no transportation funding)

Priority is given to 4th quartile areas** https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/Epidemiology/Census-Tracts-HPI-Quartile-ZIP-Code.pdf

GRANT APPLICATION LINK