Cheever Grow Hockey Grant

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