Grants

CSLSA - GRANTS 

Link to Grant Application Template for Lifeguard or EMS Program Funding

Link to Grant Application Template for Lifeguard or EMS Equipment Funding

 

CDC Foundation         https://www.cdcfoundation.org/request-for-proposals

Eligible to community serving organizations that work with a local school or district, interested in expanding basic swimming and water safety skills among children 5 to 17 years.

Maximum award: $100,000

Deadline: Q&A Session June 17, Proposals June 30

 

 

USLA Education Grant Program      https://www.usla.org/page/GRANTPROGRAM

Eligible to education or training programs for ongoing education on beach and aquatic safety.

Maximum award: $1,000

Deadline: October 1

 

 

EPA Beach Grants      https://www.epa.gov/beaches/beach-grants

Eligible to beaches under the BEACH Act to develop and implement programs to monitor beaches and notify the public when it is not safe to swim.

Maximum award: not defined. Average award to California annually $500,000.

Deadline: unknown

 

 

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation               https://grants.firehousesubs.com/

Eligible for lifesaving equipment and prevention education tools to first responders and public safety organizations.

Maximum award: $45,000

Deadline: July 10, 2025, October 9, 2025

 

 

Gary Sinise Foundation    https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/first-responders-outreach

Eligible to First Responder Department for equipment and training.

Maximum award: not defined

Deadline: Open; applications are held for a 6-month period

 

 

Last update on: June 16, 2025