At a glance
The Pool Safely Grant Program funds state and local enforcement and education efforts to help prevent child drowning and drain entrapment in pools and spas. Eligible applicants are states, territories, local governments, and Indian Tribes, and they must have a qualifying state or local pool and spa safety law with enforcement provisions. Total funding is $4.0 million, with 5 to 10 awards expected and individual awards of $50,000 to $400,000. No cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
Under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is accepting applications for the Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP). This program aims to prevent drowning and drain entrapments of children in pools and spas by providing funding to state and local governments. The funding supports drowning prevention education and enforcement of pool safety regulations. CPSC will determine, in its sole discretion, whether an applicant has met the eligibility requirements under the VGB Act for a PSGP funding grant.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Special district governments
- State governments