Swim and Survive Fund Grant Applications

Swim and Survive Fund Grant Application

Eligibility Criteria

The WA Swim and Survive Fund is available to provide assistance for the following:

Swim and Survive lessons that best suit the needs of the applicant
Aquatic development and training in regional and remote areas
Partnerships with key stakeholders to promote the swimming and water safety message and,
Provide sustainable Swim and Survive programs.

Upon application, other opportunities can be explored that will assist in teaching and learning the vital skills of Swim and Survive.

Grants are suitable for the following applicants:

Lower social or economic backgrounds
Indigenous communities/ background
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities
People living with disabilities
Regional and remote communities

Applicants must permanently live in Western Australia.

If you believe you may be eligible for a grant please complete the form below.

Grant Type *

Individual Application

If you believe you may be eligible for a grant, please complete the form below and we will contact you.

Before you apply, please be aware of the following:

This application is for 1 child only- if you would like to apply for more than one child, please fill out individual applications for each
Grants cannot be transferred to siblings
For successful applications, funds will be paid to the local swim school nominated by you

Please see the below application dates for the upcoming terms:

Round 1 - Term 3 2025 | applications open from 15th March - 2nd June 2025.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 13th of June 2025.
Round 2 - Term 4 2025 | applications open from 14th June 2025 – 1st September 2025.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 12th of September 2025.
Round 3 - Term 1 2026 | applications open from 13th September 2025 – 28th of November 2025.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 12th of December 2025.
Round 4 - Term 2 2026 | applications open from 13th December 2025 – 27th of February 2026.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 13th of March 2026.

Group Application

If you believe your group or organisation may be eligible for a Swim and Survive Grant, please complete the form below and we will contact you.

For successful applications, funds will be paid to the local swim school nominated by you.

Please see the below application dates for the upcoming terms:

Round 1 - Term 3 2025 | applications open from 15th March - 2nd June 2025.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 13th of June 2025.
Round 2 - Term 4 2025 | applications open from 14th June 2025 – 1st September 2025.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 12th of September 2025.
Round 3 - Term 1 2026 | applications open from 13th September 2025 – 28th of November 2025.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 12th of December 2025.
Round 4 - Term 2 2026 | applications open from 13th December 2025 – 27th of February 2026.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 13th of March 2026.

Endorsed Swim Schools

Applications for 2025/2026 are now open. Please note the application cut-off dates for each term below.

Round 1 - Term 3 2025 | applications open from 15th March - 2nd June 2025.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 13th of June 2025.
Round 2 - Term 4 2025 | applications open from 14th June 2025 – 1st September 2025.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 12th of September 2025.
Round 3 - Term 1 2026 | applications open from 13th September 2025 – 28th of November 2025.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 12th of December 2025.
Round 4 - Term 2 2026 | applications open from 13th December 2025 – 27th of February 2026.
Applicants notified of outcome by the 13th of March 2026.

Personal Details

Organisation Details

Parent/Guardian Name *

Organisation Name *

Contact Person (First and Last Name) *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Child's Name *

Child's Date of Birth *

Do you permanently live in Western Australia? *

YesNo

Suburb *

Application Details

Please describe in as much detail as possible, the reason for your application *

Do you currently receive any other funding for swimming lessons? *

YesNo

Please provide as much as information as possible about this funding *

Please describe in as much detail as possible, how you intend to use the funding *

What are the group’s barriers to participation? *

Please provide the proposed program details *Dates, program duration, number of participants, participant age group, etc

Intended program duration *e.g. 10-week term, 2-week holiday program etc.

Intended delivery date/term *

Intended number of participants *

What support will you require form Royal Life Saving WA? *

Swimming History

Has your child participated in swimming lessons previously? *

YesNo

Please tell us about your child’s experience in swimming lessons. *

Can your child participate in group swimming lessons, or do they require 1 on 1 lessons? *

Group1 on 1

Please explain why your child requires 1 on 1 lessons. *

Application Requests

Please select your preferred Swim School *

If the Swim School you would like to attend is not listed, please enter the name of it here, for us to consider *

Please select which term you would like to attend swimming lessons (multiple selections allowed) *

Term 3 2025Term 4 2025Term 1 2026 Term 2 2026

If you are successful, are you willing to provide feedback on the program? *

YesNo

If you are successful, are you happy to have/provide photos of the program? *

YesNo

Requested Grant Amount *Maximum $450 per applicant

Requested Grant Amount *

Requested Grant Amount *Maximum $1,000

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