Under the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB Act), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is accepting applications for the Pool Safely Grant Program (PSGP). This program aims to prevent drowning and drain entrapments of children in pools and spas by providing funding to state and local governments. The funding supports drowning prevention education and enforcement of pool safety regulations. CPSC will determine, in its sole discretion, whether an applicant has met the eligibility requirements under the VGB Act for a PSGP funding grant.
Closed on Jul 13, 2026
POOL SAFELY GRANT PROGRAM (PSGP) 2026
Consumer Product Safety Commission · Opportunity number CP-VGB-26-001
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 13, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | CP-VGB-26-001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 87.002 |
| Posted | May 21, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $400,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 15 |
| Estimated total program funding | $4,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Consumer protection |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Special district governments
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- County governments
Who should take a closer look
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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