FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
When will the Board of Directors meet to select applications?
The Board of Directors meet on a monthly basis to review applications from the prior application period.
How long is the application process?
In total, to complete all steps, the application process should take around two hours to complete. In regards to our timeline, grants are provided on a monthly basis. Decisions will not be made for several days after the submission deadline.
If my application is not selected, may I reapply for the next month?
Yes, however, the patient must be receiving extended inpatient hospital care within the month the applicant is applying.
If my family is selected for a grant and we remain in the hospital during or throughout the following month, may we reapply for additional funding?
No. In an attempt to spread our donors' generosity, we have a one grant per family policy.
If I submit an application, am I guaranteed grant money?
No. Much like the vast majority of grants, only a select few will receive a grant. The number of families who receive a grant will vary each quarter depending on funding.
What criteria is used when selecting a family?
Keep Swimming Foundation uses the information collected on the application form as well as any additional information collected after submission. Decisions are based on financial need, the amount requested, compliance with requested documentation and the qualifications outlined by Keep Swimming Foundation.
I submitted my HIPAA Authorization Form. How long until I advance to Step 3 of the nomination process?
Please allow 5-10 business days for processing. Once your HIPAA Authorization Form is processed, you will be contacted by the foundation regarding next steps.
Tragically, the patient passed away in the hospital. Is the family I nominated still able to apply for a Keep Swimming Foundation grant?
Yes. Keep Swimming Foundation is designed to support the patient’s family. As long as the hospitalization meets the qualifications outlined by Keep Swimming Foundation, the family is still able to be considered during the quarter in which they applied.
When are the monthly application deadlines?
January: February 5, 2021
February: March 5, 2021
March: April 9, 2021
April: May 7, 2021
May: June 4, 2021
June: July 9, 2021
July: August 6, 2021
August: September 3, 2021
September: October 8, 2021
October: November 5, 2021
November: December 3, 2021
December: January 7, 2022
Applies to 2021 hospitalizations