Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cheever Grow Hockey Grant

Overview: A grant program designed to support youth hockey programs and initiatives across Massachusetts, with a focus on growing the sport, making it accessible, and serving underserved populations.

Geographic Scope: Massachusetts (multiple districts)

Focus Areas:

  • Accessibility & Affordability: Low-cost and free Learn-to-Play programs, affordable house leagues, subsidized programs for youth

  • Girls Hockey Growth: Programs specifically designed to grow and expand girls hockey opportunities

  • Disability/Adaptive Hockey: Sled hockey programs and protective equipment for youth with physical disabilities

  • Equipment Support: Purchase of protective equipment, sleds, scoreboards, shelving for equipment libraries

  • Community Programs: Pond hockey programs, Try Hockey for Free initiatives, after-school skating programs

  • Special Populations: "No Player Left Behind" initiatives, Learn-to-Skate programs for young children (ages 4-8)
  • Example 2013-14 Grant Winners:

  • CHD Disability Resources (sled hockey equipment)

  • Twin City Youth Hockey Association (affordable U10 house league)

  • Martha's Vineyard Youth Hockey (pond hockey)

  • Nantucket Youth Hockey (Learn-Play-Grow program)

  • North Reading Skating Association (Learn to Skate program)

  • Pembroke Youth Hockey (affordable/subsidized programs)

  • Multiple girls hockey development programs

  • Equipment initiatives (scoreboards, protective gear sets)
  • Award Status: Active grant program with documented winners from 2013-14 season

    Contact: Cheever Grant Committee

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sportsdisabled

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