Equipment Grant (The Hockey Foundation)

Equipment Grant (The Hockey Foundation) is sponsored by The Hockey Foundation (in partnership with Leveling the Playing Field). Provides in-need hockey players and programs around the US with equipment.

Grant Information & Procedures Grant Information & Procedures USA Hockey Foundation Grant Guidelines The USA Hockey Foundation's primary interest in grant making is to assist USA Hockey, Inc., USA Hockey Affiliate Associations, and charitable organizations that promote the sport of ice hockey.

The following guidelines and required information apply to all grant applications submitted to The USA Hockey Foundation: Name and address of tax-exempt organization. A brief history of the organization, its mission, principal programs, and accomplishments.

A concise statement of the purpose of the request and the amount requested; outline the need for the project, the specific solutions to be reached, the expected contributions to the population served and the criteria for measuring success.

Include a detailed organizational budget for the current year, a documented budget of the project for the proposed term of the grant, the total amount to be raised and a list of expected sources of funds. The purposes of the grant must be consistent with the purposes of The USA Hockey Foundation.

The USA Hockey Foundation policy generally does not award grants under the following conditions: To individual teams for such items as jerseys, ice time, hockey equipment, rink divider boards, travel, etc. To another foundation or organization which distributes money to recipients of its own selection.

To pay for "brick and mortar" type projects such as building a new rink, remodeling an existing rink, locker room additions, Zamboni purchases, etc. To cover deficits, contingencies, or debt elimination. For the development of projects intended for resale or self-promotion. To organizations which do not have fiscal responsibility for the proposed project.

To nonprofit organizations which do not have an active 501(c)(3) nonprofit determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service. For the support of agencies that are primarily financed from government sources. For the support of projects which benefit personal means.

The deadline to submit a grant application to the Foundation is March 1st. Please note that late submissions will not be accepted. Please scan the completed grant application with the requested documents to: sheilam@usahockey.

org. If you would prefer to mail the grant application, please send it to: The USA Hockey Foundation, 1775 Bob Johnson Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 For questions, please contact Sheila May at 719-538-1107 or email: sheilam@usahockey. org .

Brianna Decker Endowment Fund for Girls Hockey The Brianna Decker Endowment for Girls Hockey was created through The USA Hockey Foundation by 2018 Olympic gold medalist Brianna Decker . The fund provides grants to 8U and 10U female hockey programs within the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association - in Brianna's home state - in its first years.

The grant program has been so successful, it is now open to USA Hockey associations across the United States. Awards specific to this fund will be used exclusively to develop programs focused on increasing female youth participation in hockey by alleviating costs around ice and equipment, advertising and marketing, and overall development.

All awards will be paid to the qualifying USA Hockey association applying for the grant, and not to individuals. The grant application deadline is June 1. For questions, please contact Sheila May (719) 538-1107 or email at sheilam@usahockey.

org . Brianna Decker Fund Grant Application The Hockey Hispana Fund was started in 2021 through a generous gift from The Dawson Family. The goal of the Hockey Hispana Fund is to help make the sport of hockey more inclusive for Latina youth hockey players in Colorado.

The fund provides grants to 8U and 10 female hockey players who are of Hispanic heritage, are residents of Colorado and registered with a USA Hockey sanctioned association. Awards specific to this fund will be awarded to the player's association to be applied to costs associated with the player's registration fees and membership fees. The grant application deadline is June 1.

For questions, please contact Sheila May (719) 538-1107 or email: sheilam@usahockey. org. Boston Bruins Assistance Fund The USA Hockey Foundation is proud to help facilitate the Boston Bruins Assistance Fund to provide grant awards to youth hockey members (18 years and younger) of hockey programs affiliated with Massachusetts Hockey.

The fund was created to make the sport of ice hockey more inclusive for youth hockey players in Massachusetts. The grant application deadline is June 1. For details on the grant's requirements or to submit a grant application, please complete the grant application below.

Boston Bruins Assistance Fund Grant Application Wisconsin Affiliate Assistance Fund The USA Hockey Foundation is proud to help facilitate the Wisconsin Affiliate Assistance Fund to provide grant awards to youth hockey players of color who are members of hockey programs affiliated with the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey Association.

The fund was created to make the sport of ice hockey more inclusive for youth hockey players of color in Wisconsin. The grant application deadline is October 1. For details on the grant's requirements or to complete a grant application, please complete the grant application below.

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