Boys And Girls Clubs Of American Samoa

Boys And Girls Clubs Of American Samoa is a non-profit organization registered to receive federal grant awards since April 2011. As a minority-owned, Asian-Pacific American owned community development corporation, the organization focuses on youth empowerment and ocean conservation initiatives in American Samoa. Through its federal grant awards, Boys And Girls Clubs Of American Samoa provides educational programs and resources to Samoan youth, aiming to develop future leaders and decision-makers who can address challenges facing marine ecosystems in the Pacific region and globally. The organization's primary mission is to support sustainable development and environmental conservation while fostering leadership skills among Samoan youth.

The organization has received prime federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs under the Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875). These project grants support the "Making Waves - Empowering the Next Generation of Ocean Coastal Conservation Champions" initiative, which provides Samoan youth with tools and resources to assume leadership roles in ocean and coastal conservation. The most recent grant of $150,000, awarded in April 2024, runs through September 2028. Additionally, Boys And Girls Clubs Of American Samoa has received multiple sub-grant awards focused on mentoring programs. These sub-grants are primarily awarded through the Boys & Girls Clubs Of America, indicating a strong partnership between the national organization and its American Samoa affiliate. The mentoring programs complement the organization's youth empowerment objectives, providing guidance and support to Samoan children and teens as they develop into community leaders and environmental advocates.