The Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego provides funding through the SD Swims Grant Program to help expand access to swim lessons and water safety education by connecting schools and nonprofit organizations with licensed swim providers.
Application Deadlines
Spring 2027: Now Open, application deadline December 4, 2026
Link: https://forms.gle/ZjYzhf9uGMS1hFvy9
Summer 2027: Invite Only
Fall 2027: Applications will open August 2027
Funding Priorities & Criteria
To maximize the impact of available funding, priority is given to:
- Schools within the 4th quartile
- 5th-grade classrooms
- One grade level per school
- One grant award per school or organization per year
Funding is limited, and applications are reviewed based on eligibility, available funding, and alignment with PDFSD’s funding priorities.
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