Closed
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 25
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Swim to Survive supports aquatic safety workshops for eligible school groups in Quebec. It funds transportation, pool rental, and aquatic staff costs, up to $25 per student.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of the Swim to Survive aquatic safety program in schools.
- Delivery of survival swimming workshops for participating students.
Documents Needed
- Participation application form
- Cost estimates from partners
- Proof of eligibility details
- Reimbursement request form
- Supporting documents and student evaluation results
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec-based organizations
- Primary schools
- Secondary schools
Who is not eligible
- Organizations located outside Quebec
Eligible expenses
- Transportation costs
- Pool rental costs
- Aquatic staff wages, including instructors and lifeguards
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Compliance with eligibility requirements.
- Analysis of the participation form.
- Submitted supporting documents and student evaluation results.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Confirm the program fits the target student group.
- Make sure the schools and aquatic facilities are in Quebec.
- Step 2: Arrange partners and costs
- Create a partnership with the local aquatic center or school.
- Reserve the transporter if needed.
- Obtain cost estimates from the partners.
- Step 3: Complete the application
- Fill out the financial assistance application.
- Submit the participation form through the online form.
Processing and Agreement
- Application forms are reviewed after submission.
- The applicant is informed of the anticipated funding amount after analysis.
- The amount may be revised once supporting documents and evaluation results are received.
Additional information
- Each application can include up to 5 schools.
- Organizations outside Quebec must contact their regional Lifesaving Society division.
- Participation forms are available for primary and secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Swim to survive Program
What is the Swim to survive?
Swim to Survive supports aquatic safety workshops for eligible school groups in Quebec. It funds transportation, pool rental, and aquatic staff costs, up to $25 per student.
How much funding can be received?
Swim to survive Funds up to $25 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Swim to survive program?
To be eligible for the Swim to survive program, you must:
Grades 3 to 6 students
Quebec-based organizations
Up to 5 schools per application
What expenses are eligible under Swim to survive?
Implementation of the Swim to Survive aquatic safety program in schools.
Delivery of survival swimming workshops for participating students.
Who can I contact for more information about the Swim to survive?
You can contact La Société de Sauvetage.
Where is the Swim to survive available?
The Swim to survive program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Swim to survive a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Swim to survive is a Partnering and Collaboration