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Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants - Canada
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Source verified August 10, 2026

Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants

Supports amateur hockey and community sport initiatives
Offered by
The Calgary Foundation (CF)
Official source: calgaryfoundation.org
Latest source update
Last Update: August 10, 2026
Latest change: The Doc Seaman grant intake now closes at 4pm on November 6, 2026, and the application steps now start with reading the grant guidelines.
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Doc Seaman intake deadline updated
The Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants page now shows a specific intake deadline of November 6, 2026 at 4pm instead of the earlier seasonal Fall 2026 note. The application steps were also updated to require reading the grant guidelines before booking the meeting and then applying through the Online Grant Portal, and a new guidelines PDF link was added to the process section.
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 75,000
Deadline
November 6, 2026
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Qualified donees

See full eligibility

Overview

This fund supports amateur hockey and related charitable sport initiatives across Canada, with grants ranging from $5,000 to $150,000. It also supports young people’s participation in amateur sport, equal access in community sport, and other charitable purposes determined by Calgary Foundation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Sports
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • All aspects of amateur ice hockey in Canada on a nation-wide basis
  • Initiatives that encourage young people to learn about, enjoy and play amateur sport of all kinds
  • Initiatives that increase equal access and promote participation in community-based amateur sport
  • Other general charitable purposes as the Board of Directors of Calgary Foundation shall determine

Documents Needed

  • List of Board members names
  • Audited or board-certified financial statements for the most recent fiscal year
  • Current annual operating budget (revenue and expenses)

Official resources

Official page

Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants

Program guide

Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund Guidelines (2026)

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Qualified donees
  • Registered Canadian amateur athletic associations
  • Organizations from across Canada

Who is not eligible

  • Organizations without qualified donee status, unless applying in partnership with a registered charity or qualified donee
  • Nonprofit societies without registered charity status, unless partnered with a registered charity or qualified donee

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Activities that do not align with Calgary Foundation’s stated values
  • Fundraising activities or fundraiser’s salaries
  • Debt retirement and endowment building
  • Elite sports activities

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada

How to apply

  • Read the grant guidelines.
  • Book a meeting with Daudi to discuss your initiative.
  • Apply through the Online Grant Portal once ready.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are assessed by staff and the volunteer Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund Grants Committee.
  • Decisions will be announced no later than February 26th 2027.

Additional information

  • The fund is an endowment fund administered by Calgary Foundation.

Contacts

dkawooya@calgaryfoundation.org

Frequently Asked Questions about the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants Program

What is the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants?

This fund supports amateur hockey and related charitable sport initiatives across Canada, with grants ranging from $5,000 to $150,000. It also supports young people’s participation in amateur sport, equal access in community sport, and other charitable purposes determined by Calgary Foundation.

How much funding can be received?

Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants program?

To be eligible for the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants program, you must: Qualified donee status Project aligned with fund purpose Amateur hockey or sport focus

What expenses are eligible under Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants?

All aspects of amateur ice hockey in Canada on a nation-wide basis Initiatives that encourage young people to learn about, enjoy and play amateur sport of all kinds Initiatives that increase equal access and promote participation in community-based amateur sport Other general charitable purposes as the Board of Directors of Calgary Foundation shall determine

Who can I contact for more information about the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants?

You can contact The Calgary Foundation (CF) by email at dkawooya@calgaryfoundation.org.

Where is the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants available?

The Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants program is available across Canada.

Is the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Grants is a Grant and Funding