USA Diving Developmental Grant
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000 for new clubs; Up to $10,000 for returning recipients
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- October 28, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: October
From the program guidelines: “Application Deadline: October 28 (annually)”
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Applicant must be a current USA Diving member club
Overview
Purpose: Provides financial grants to develop programs for disadvantaged youth and to grow the sport of diving.
Geographic Scope: United States (USA Diving member clubs)
Award Amounts:
- New clubs: Up to $5,000
- Previously funded clubs: Up to $10,000
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a current USA Diving member club
Key Details:
- Grant recipients are announced in early November
- Next deadline is October 28, 2027 (annual program)
Focus Areas:
- Developing programs for disadvantaged youth
- Growing the sport of diving
- Club development
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission:
- Applications should be sent to Taylor Payne at Taylor.Payne@usadiving.org
- Two separate application forms are available:
- Grant Application for New Applicants
- Grant Application for Returning Recipients
- Grant Guidelines are available for reference
Timeline:
- Application Deadline: October 28 (annually)
- Winners Announced: Early November
What USA Diving Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 3
- Total given
- $28K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $8,000–$10K
- By dollars: Michigan 36%, Virginia 36%, Minnesota 29%. Top recipient cities: Kalamazoo, MI; Richmond, VA; Rosemount, MN.
Example grants
Hastings Community Diving Club · Kalamazoo, MI
Club diving
$10K
Diverva · Richmond, VA
Club diving
$10K
North Star Diving Club · Rosemount, MN
Club diving
$8,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Nonprofits
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