Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 11, 2026

94 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Athletes With Disabilities (AWD) Grant

Funder: USA Artistic Swimming Foundation

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility:

  • Only 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations fostering the growth and promotion of artistic swimming are eligible

  • Applicants must provide IRS Form W-9 and non-profit status letter with application
  • Focus Areas:

  • Programs and development for artists with disabilities

  • AWD (Athletes with Disabilities) program support

  • Inclusive artistic swimming initiatives
  • What They Fund:

  • Athletes With Disabilities programs

  • Development of AWD initiatives

  • Training and support for athletes with disabilities
  • What They Do NOT Fund:

  • Training and travel expenses

  • Flights

  • Salaries

  • Pool rentals
  • Grant Timeline:

  • Application Period Opens: May 6

  • Application Deadline: July 11

  • Foundation Grants Committee Application Review: August

  • Grant Awards Announced: Late August/September

  • Grant Notifications: Late August/September

  • 75% of award paid: November (after receipt of signed Grant Agreement and Certificate)

  • Final Report Due: July 31

  • 25% of grant award paid: After receipt of final report
  • Recent Awards (2025-2026): $3,000 in AWD grants distributed

    Contact:

  • Amanda Styninger: astyninger@usaartisticswimmingfoundation.org

  • Sandra Mahoney: sandra.mahoney@usaartisticswimmingfoundation.org

  • Grants: grants@usaartisticswimmingfoundation.org
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Access the Online Application
    - No account required to submit
    - Visit the USAASF online grant application portal
    - Applicants can print and proofread draft applications before final submission

    2. Submit Required Documents
    - Complete the online grant application form
    - Upload IRS Form W-9 with tax identification number (REQUIRED)
    - Upload non-profit status letter (REQUIRED)
    - Upload all supporting documents to the online application system
    - Maximum combined attachment size: 25 MB

    3. Application Components
    - Organization information
    - Grant request details
    - Description of AWD program
    - Budget information
    - Explanation of how funds will support athletes with disabilities

    4. Submission
    - Submit through the online application system
    - You will see a confirmation webpage upon successful submission
    - You will receive an email confirmation
    - If you don't receive email confirmation, contact grants@usaartisticswimmingfoundation.org

    5. Before Deadline
    - Applications can be retrieved and edited before the July 11 deadline
    - For questions or technical issues, contact grants@usaartisticswimmingfoundation.org
    - If you forgot to submit an attachment, email it to grants@usaartisticswimmingfoundation.org with organization name in subject line

    6. Reporting Requirements
    - Grantees must submit interim and final reports
    - Final Grant Report due no later than July 31
    - Request report templates from astyninger@usaartisticswimmingfoundation.org or sandra.mahoney@usaartisticswimmingfoundation.org
    - Photos and testimonials will be requested for Foundation publicity purposes (social media, reports, etc.)

    7. Special Notes
    - Grant recipients in good standing may reapply the following year

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsdisabledyouth-sports

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