PROGRAM

Team S.A.M (Sports. And. Mentoring) is a sports mentoring program administered by the Washington State Leadership Board, designed to enable eligible nonprofit community-based organizations to provide opportunities through grant-based funding for underserved youth to join local sports teams or otherwise participate in the area of sports.

The goals of this program are to:

  • support youth in building self-confidence by developing skills in the areas of goal setting and collaboration

  • promote healthy lifestyle choices through forming positive relationships with peers and family

  • Achieve educational success through leadership and mentoring

Programming and Application Criteria

Team S.A.M (Sports And Mentoring) is a grant based program designed to to enable eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organizations to provide opportunities for underserved youth to join sports teams or otherwise participate in the area of sports.

Team S.A.M provides grants up to $5,000 to provide opportunities for underserved youth to be involved in local sports programs.

Recipients of the grants will have the opportunity to invite their students to participate in the monthly WSLB Leadership Training Sessions specifically focused on leadership development through sports and outdoor activity.

Interested in applying? Check out our application criteria here: