Illinois children aged 3-5 years old will have the opportunity to receive free swim lessons through an exciting initiative by the DuPage County Health Department. The PS10M Initiative, part of the Pool Safely Grant Program, aims to prevent fatal childhood drownings by offering free swim lessons at public swimming facilities in regions with a higher incidence of drownings.
Up to five public swimming facilities will receive a maximum of $4,500 each to provide free swimming lessons to children in need. Public swimming facilities include pools operated by civic and community organizations, schools, municipalities, park and recreation organizations, swim schools, residential communities, and health centers. Applications are due by Friday, April 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm CDT and late applications will not be considered.
Award announcements will be emailed in May 2024. Interested parties can review the 2024 Protect Swimmers 10M Funding Opportunity Overview and complete the online application form at https://forms.gle/iZ2SpoEX6ur3EAjz7 . All public swimming facilities in Illinois are encouraged to take part in this opportunity to help keep children safer near water.
The DuPage County Health Department has been a proud recipient of the Pool Safely grant since 2018. For more information on the PS10M Initiative, visit https://www.dupagehealth.org/231/Pool-Safely . Together we can work to prevent childhood drownings and create a safer environment for all Illinois children near water.
