Grantee Database
SAM Academy
Grant Year
2026-27
Grant Program
Arts and Youth
Award Amount
$21,250.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, SAM Academy will launch weekly mariachi and ballet folklórico classes for youth. Experienced instructors in each discipline will lead sessions in the SAM Academy Music Studio, complemented by community performances throughout the year. The program is designed to serve underserved students from rural communities around Sanger, expanding access to arts and cultural experiences that are often limited. Participants will build both fine and gross motor skills through music, movement, coordination, and balance. At the same time, they will cultivate positive relationships with peers and adults while deepening their understanding of their heritage language, cultural traditions, dance, and music.
Organization Summary
Values:
• Every child deserves access to STEM & Arts enrichment activities.
• Every child should feel connected to school and community through highly motivating STEM and Arts programs and activities in out-of-school time.
• Every child deserves mentors to help guide them to becoming career ready.
• Every member of the community has a role in building a culture of success for all children.
Services: SAM Academy serves youth and parents who are economically disadvantaged and struggle to maintain employment to make ends meet also lack educational enrichment opportunities such as Science, Art and Music, which are important for developing a learner identity and school success. The Science Workshop and Community Music Studio maintains affordable services for youth and families from Sanger and surrounding communities to learn and explore their talents through classical methods in piano, guitar, drums/percussion, voice, mariachi ensemble, and ballet folklorico.
Organization
SAM Academy
Address
750 N ST
SANGER
93657-3114
County
Fresno
Region
Central Valley
Website
Congressional District
21st Congressional District
State Assembly District
31st Assembly District
State Senate District
District 16
