USA Swimming Grant Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 8, 2024                   

 The Importance of Swim Lessons and Safety Around Water Receives 2024 Grant Funding From
USA Swimming Foundation

[Capital Area YMCA, Trenton, NJ] – The Importance of Swim Lessons and Safety Around Water was chosen as one of 124 youth programs from the USA Swimming Foundation’s nationwide network of swim lesson providers to receive grant money in 2024. The grant award will go toward the Capital Area YMCA’s continued efforts to provide free or reduced-cost swim lessons. This year, the USA Swimming Foundation has awarded a total of $780,000 in its initial round of funding to programs across the country.

“As CEO of the Capital Area YMCA, I am deeply grateful for the recognition and support we’ve received through this grant for water safety initiatives. At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to ensuring the well-being of our community, and this funding allows us to expand our efforts in safeguarding lives around water.” said Louise McCants.

At the Capital Area YMCA, we recognize the profound importance of promoting water safety awareness and education, and this grant empowers us to implement our program and to offer free or reduced cost swim lessons and resources that will make a tangible difference and ensure equitable outcomes for the families of our communities. Together, we will continue to prioritize the safety and security of all who enjoy our waterways, fostering a culture of responsibility and resilience.

The USA Swimming Foundation vetted more than 400 applications through a competitive annual review process and chose 124 youth and 38 adult programs to receive funding.

“The USA Swimming Foundation is proud to continue providing Learn-to-Swim opportunities at the local level for both adults and youth,” said USA Swimming Foundation Executive Director Elaine Calip. “With the excitement surrounding U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming and the Olympic Games, we anticipate an increased interest in our sport. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with lesson providers nationwide to keep kids and adults safe in and around the water.”

Millions of individuals have received the lifesaving gift of swim lessons through the USA Swimming Foundation’s network of swim lesson providers, comprised of more than 1,500 qualified lesson providers across the nation. To learn more, visit www.usaswimming.org/foundation.

Click here for a full list of 2024 USA Swimming Foundation grant recipients. Click here to donate to the Foundation.

For more information please contact Louise McCants, CEO – Capital Area YMCA

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Contact:

Louise McCants, President/CEO

Capital Area YMCA

359 Pennington Avenue-Trenton, NJ 08618

(E) lmccants@capitalymca.org (W) Capitalymca.org