The Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP) provides funding to help prevent drowning and drain entrapments of children in pools and spas. This grant supports state and local governments in educating the public and enforcing pool safety regulations.
Who it's for: This grant is for state and local governments, including special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, and city or township governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a government entity or eligible educational institution
- Failure to meet the eligibility requirements under the VGB Act
- Incomplete application
- Late submission after the deadline
- Misuse of previous grant funds, if applicable
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility under the VGB Act
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Documentation of past performance, if applicable
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- DUNS number or Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with the VGB Act requirements
- Strict adherence to application guidelines
- Funds must be used specifically for the intended purpose
- Potential for competitive selection process
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, and city or township governments. These entities must demonstrate compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act) to qualify for funding.
Overview
This grant is for state and local governments, including special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, and city or township governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not a government entity or eligible educational institution
- Failure to meet the eligibility requirements under the VGB Act
- Incomplete application
- Late submission after the deadline
- Misuse of previous grant funds, if applicable
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for drowning prevention education and enforcement of pool safety regulations. This includes activities like public awareness campaigns, training programs, and compliance checks.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 13, 2026(30 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 12, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility under the VGB Act
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Gather supporting documents and letters
- Register with SAM and obtain a DUNS number or UEI
- Submit application by the deadline