Usa Swimming Foundation

Building Champions: the United States is one of few countries that do not provide government funding for its Olympic-level athletes. National Team swimmers maintain a rigorous and demanding training and travel schedule; therefore, most professional swimmers do not have time to maintain traditional employment. Travel, physical therapists, strength trainers, nutritionists, sports psychologists and other experts are essential for peak physical performance, mental wellness and positive team culture. The USA Swimming Foundation provides financial support to members of the USA Swimming National Team, and to members of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team to impact continued growth and development. One of the premiere programs fostered by the USA Swimming Foundation is the Donor Athlete Partnership Program. This mentorship program focuses on athlete support in and out of the pool. By investing in leadership development, networking, career exploration, investors in this program support athletes with transition services and planning for life after swimming.

Impacting Communities - Expand Competitive Opportunities: the USA Swimming Foundation focuses on investing in three impactful programs to increase access and opportunities to our sport for underrepresented communities: Community Impact Grants, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Grants and Community Swim Teams. Through the Community Impact Grant program, USA Swimming aims to grow a diverse community of champion athletes by creating competitive opportunities within diverse communities. Grant dollars are utilized for learn-to-swim programming, scholarships, technology, equipment and administrative support. By investing in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), we aim to revitalize aquatic programming within these diverse communities by supporting new water safety education and competitive opportunities. Grant dollars are utilized for learn-to-swim programming, club travel expenses, technology and equipment and administrative support. Community Swim Teams partner with municipal and recreational departments throughout the U.S. to provide athletes with USA Swimming membership resources and competitions. These partnerships also offer municipal coaches access to education, professional development and introduce a new diverse population of families, athletes and coaches to USA Swimming. LINE 4D, PROGRAM SERVICE ------------------------ Alumni Legacy: The USA Swimming Foundation sustains a network of National Team alumni from the 1940's to present who are passionate about giving back to the sport that gave so much to them. Alumni events are held biannually to celebrate successes and share updates about the USA Swimming Foundation. This group of former athletes are incredible stewards of the sport and continue to give back in various ways.