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Every Kid Every Community
Supports Alberta kids’ hockey access and community programs
Last Update: May 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program supports Alberta hockey initiatives that help kids become active in the sport. Funding is available for player assistance and community programs such as new or existing hockey activities, with community grants up to $5,000 per year per group.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 15, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Sports
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creating a new community hockey program
- Supporting an existing hockey program
- Recruiting new players to hockey
- Running floor hockey, try hockey, or pond hockey activities
- Organizing hockey-related events for children and youth
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Detailed description of how funds will be used
- Post-event accountability report, if funded
- Promotional materials and photos, if required for reporting
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based community groups
- Minor hockey organizations and local Minor Hockey Associations
- Youth groups and recreation groups
- Pond hockey programs, community leagues, and clubs
- Amateur sports organizations
Who is not eligible
- For-profit commercial programs
- Business ventures
Eligible expenses
- Renting space or ice for hockey activities
- Purchasing hockey equipment
- Supporting program delivery costs for community hockey events
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- For-profit commercial programs
- Business ventures
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission by the Hockey Alberta Foundation.
- Funding decisions are made quarterly based on application, eligibility, and need.
- Only successful applicants are contacted after the review.
- If funded, a post-event accountability report must be submitted.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed quarterly.
- Only successful applicants are notified.
- A post-event accountability report is required if funded.
- The program encourages creative, community-based projects with partnerships and sustainability.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Every Kid Every Community Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Every Kid Every Community. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Every Kid Every Community?
This program supports Alberta hockey initiatives that help kids become active in the sport. Funding is available for player assistance and community programs such as new or existing hockey activities, with community grants up to $5,000 per year per group.
How much funding can be received?
Every Kid Every Community Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Every Kid Every Community program?
To be eligible for the Every Kid Every Community program, you must:
Alberta-based applicants
Community hockey focus
Project aligns with program principles
What expenses are eligible under Every Kid Every Community?
Creating a new community hockey program
Supporting an existing hockey program
Recruiting new players to hockey
Running floor hockey, try hockey, or pond hockey activities
Organizing hockey-related events for children and youth
Who can I contact for more information about the Every Kid Every Community?
You can contact Hockey Alberta Foundation.
Where is the Every Kid Every Community available?
The Every Kid Every Community program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Every Kid Every Community a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Every Kid Every Community is a Grant and Funding