In a program authorized by the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), up to $4 million in grants are available to state, local and tribal governments through the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to support efforts to prevent drowning and drain entrapment in pools and spas.
Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4, and remains a top priority for CPSC. “Drowning deaths are preventable, and strong protections around pools and spas are critical to saving lives,” said CPSC Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman. “These grants help communities to strengthen those protections, and I encourage all eligible jurisdictions to apply.”
The grant awards will range from $50,000 to $400,000, and funds may be used over a two-year period.
Since 2016, CPSC has provided more than $10 million in grants to recipients supporting drowning prevention efforts, including training pool safety inspectors and enforcement personnel, and expanding water safety education programs. CPSC is also focused on strengthening program oversight and ensuring these funds are used effectively to deliver measurable safety outcomes.
Eligible applicants include state, local and tribal governments, as well as and U.S. territories with qualifying pool safety laws under the VGB Act.
Applications will be accepted through July 13, 2026.
Additional information about the grant program and pool safety protections is available at PoolSafely.gov.