EKEC Grant Application Form

• ELIGIBILITY: The Hockey Alberta Foundation would like to encourage all Alberta-based community groups, pond hockey programs, youth groups, recreational groups, community leagues and local Minor Hockey Associations (LMHA) and clubs who have an idea, project or program that align 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 form above in its entirety. You may save a draft and complete the form later. When you SUBMIT, the form will automatically be received by Hockey Alberta for review. 
  
  
• SELECTION PROCESS: Applications can be submitted during the two intake periods. The intake period for programs, events and initiatives in the spring/summer is August 1 to November 15. The intake period for programs, events and initiatives in the fall/winter is March 1 to May 15. Applications are reviewed after each intake period has closed. Submitting this application does not guarantee funding. The grant is awarded based on the applicant’s eligibility, an evaluation of need, and the Every Kid Every Community Guiding Principles. 
  
  
• INFORMATION: When completing the application be sure to provide as much information as possible. 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 community or group you are applying for. Please include details on how your project will become sustainable. 
  
  
• POST-EVENT ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT: Should your group or association be awarded EKEC funding, a post event accountability report is required. The following items must be included in this report: 
  • 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.). 

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

COMMUNITY 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.

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

Please consider the following guiding principles when developing a project:

• 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.

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY