Purpose:
Acquiring, developing, equipping, maintaining, and improving youth and community athletic facilities. The program was approved by Washington voters as part of Referendum 48, which provides funding for the Seattle Seahawks stadium.

Funded Projects and Applications
A complete listing of current grant applications and all projects funded in this program can be accessed at our interactive maps feature-Grant Project Locations. Depending on the criteria selected, this mapping feature will provide specific location and detailed project information.

Eligible Grant Recipients:
Cities, counties, and qualified non-profit organizations. Grant recipients must provide at least 50% matching funds in either cash or in-kind contributions.

Eligible Projects:

• acquisition and development of new facilities
• improvement of existing facilities
• maintenance of existing facilities

Grant Evaluation Process:
Grant applications will be evaluated in a competitive process.

Revenue Source:
An initial $10 million was contributed by the Seattle Seahawks "team affiliate" in December 1998. Anticipated revenues from non-expended Seahawks stadium bond monies and other sources are not expected in the next several years.

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