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National Team Transition Fund

No matter when athletes decide to retire from our sport, the transition away from the pool deck can often times be challenging and intimidating.  The National Team Transition Fund provides financial support to assist athletes who have hung up their goggles and are ready to enter the next phase of life.

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USA Swimming Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to receive a Transition Fund Grant, a retiring athlete must:
 - Be a member of the 2023-2024 National Team or
 - Be a member of the 2024-2025 National Team

Retiring athletes must also:
 - Participate in an exit interview with a member of the USA Swimming Psychological Services staff or a USOPC psychological service provider
 - Complete or be presently enrolled in the USOPC Career Transition Program
 - Meet with a Financial Advisor

Upon approval, each athlete will receive a one-time award of up to $4,000.

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