Overview
The Every Kid Every Community Grant is an annual program to support hockey in Alberta. Funding for the Every Kid Every Community Grant is raised through the efforts of the Hockey Alberta Foundation and The Curtis Glencross Legacy Fund. The Glencross Legacy Fund was established through a generous gift by the Curtis Glencross Roughstock Invitational Rodeo in 2012 and is supported annually from dedicated monies raised through the event. It is through these donations that allows Hockey Alberta to support grassroots minor hockey initiatives and ensure all kids have a chance to participate in a hockey program.
There are two types of grants available:
PLAYER ASSISTANCE GRANT
Local Minor Hockey Associations (LMHA) can apply for funding through this grant to assist with covering fees, equipment costs and additional costs for kids within the community who may not have access to the financial needs required to play the game of hockey otherwise. Player Assistance Grants can be awarded to a maximum of $200 per player to a maximum of $3,000 per year per LMHA. In the appropriate sections below, please attach a list of the individuals you will be supporting and it must include first name, last name, date of birth, parent or guardian name, contact phone number, LMHA they are registered with. This list must also be verified and signed by two members of the MHA, one of whom must be the MHA President.
PROGRAM GRANT
These funds are dedicated to the creation or support of an existing program that will focus on recruiting new players to the game of hockey regardless of age, skill or environmental factors. Program grants are awarded to a maximum of $5,000 per year per group. Under “exceptional circumstances” funding exceeding $5,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Upon review of application, we may request additional information in order to make a decision. Some simple examples of programs and use of funds are, Floor Hockey Club (funds for renting space or equipment), Try Hockey Program (funds for renting ice or purchase of equipment), Pond Hockey Program and events.
In the appropriate section below, provide a detailed description of what the funds will be used for, why and how you feel this will make a positive impact or benefit for the individual, community or group you are applying. Please include details on how your project will become sustainable.
Guiding Principles
- CREATIVITY: There are a lot of different ways that grant funds can be utilized. We want to see your original and innovative project ideas.
- PARTNERSHIPS: Without community support through partnerships many organized sports would not be possible. Hockey Alberta would like to encourage applicants to work together with companies or organizations in their community to get the best possible access to hockey for all kids.
- ACCESS: The idea behind Every Kid Every Community is to make the game more accessible to kids across Alberta. Hockey Alberta wants to help communities create opportunities for kids that wouldn’t otherwise be available.
- SUSTAINABILITY: Hockey Alberta aims to have projects initiated that will break down financial and other barriers that hold kids back from getting involved. We would like to see these projects made available in the following years through community funding.
- LEADERSHIP: Hockey Alberta believes that through the Every Kid Every Community Grant, communities will have the opportunity to display leadership with their ideas and develop leadership among the kids.
Application deadlines are September 15, December 15, March 15 and June 15.*
*Only successful candidates will be notified following the quarterly application deadline.
If you have any questions about the application process or the status of your application, please email the Hockey Alberta Foundation.
Application Criteria
ELIGIBILITY: Any Alberta-based community group, pond hockey program, youth group, recreational group, community league or Minor Hockey Association and clubs with an idea, project or program that aligns with the EKEC guiding principles whereby an individual OR group may benefit from the grant. All applications must be received from Alberta based organizations or individuals and if awarded, the grant shall not be used to support “for profit” commercial programs or business ventures.
HOW TO APPLY: Complete the fillable form below in its entirety.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications can be submitted at any time during the year. Applications are reviewed and funds awarded quarterly (November, February, May and August) based on application, eligibility and need. Application deadlines are September 15, December 15, March 15 and June 15 for the respective quarters. In submitting this application, funding is not guaranteed and will be distributed based on an evaluation of need and the outline of criteria as established on the EKEC Grant Information Document.
INFORMATION: Provide a detailed description of what the funds will be used for, why and how you feel this will make a positive impact or benefit the individual, community or group you are applying for. Please include details on how your project will become sustainable.
POST-EVENT ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT: Any group receiving EKEC funding must submit a post-event accountability report, which includes the following:
- Brief summary of program success and challenges, highlighting best practices, partnerships, creative solutions, sustainability of program, participation statistics, and leadership development opportunities.
- Post-event budget (report of actual costs).
- High resolution digital photos showcasing equipment purchases, participants, instructors, Hockey Alberta/Hockey Alberta Foundation recognition items, etc. All participants must sign a model release form; the forms are to be submitted along with the photos.
- Copies of promotional materials (ie. posters, infographics, print advertisements, etc).
