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Hockey Is For Everyone (HIFE) Youth Development Grants

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Funding Amount

$5,000 - $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Hockey Is For Everyone (HIFE) Youth Development Grants

Award Type: Grant program supporting youth hockey programs that bring the sport to participants of all backgrounds

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

  • Diversity initiatives in hockey

  • Programs serving underrepresented communities

  • Inner-city youth hockey development

  • Youth hockey accessibility and inclusion

    • Partnership:

  • Joint initiative between NHL and USA Hockey

  • Partnership in diversity initiatives since 1995

    • Funding Details:

  • Award amounts range from $5,000 to $10,000

  • Funds support hockey operations costs including ice time, equipment, and program fees

    • Eligibility:

  • Non-profit youth hockey development programs

  • Organizations promoting hockey in underrepresented communities

  • Affiliate associations and charitable organizations that promote and grow ice hockey

    • Example Recipients (2014-15):

  • AHAI Diversity Program - $10,000

  • Capital City Crew Program - $5,000

  • Clark Park Youth Hockey - $10,000

  • Columbus Ice Hockey Club - $10,000

  • DinoMights (Minneapolis) - $10,000

  • Evanston Youth Hockey Association - $5,000

  • Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Program - $10,000

  • Hartford PAL Hockey Start-Up - $10,000

  • Hasek's Heroes - $10,000

  • Ice Hockey in Harlem - $10,000

  • Las Vegas Firefighters for Youth Hockey - $10,000

  • Pittsburgh Ice - $10,000

  • S.C.O.R.E. - $10,000

  • Westchester Hockey Organization - $10,000

    • Contact:
    USA Hockey Foundation

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-sportsdiversitynonprofitsminorities

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