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Every Kid Every Community
Supports Alberta youth hockey access
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
September 15, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
Every Kid Every Community supports Alberta-based organizations and individuals helping children access hockey, with community grants up to $5,000 per year per group. Funding can create new programs or support existing ones, including floor hockey, try hockey, and pond hockey activities, plus renting space, renting ice, or purchasing equipment.
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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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 program
- Supporting an existing program
- Recruiting new players to the game of hockey regardless of age, skill or environmental factors
- Floor hockey, try hockey, and pond hockey programs and events
Documents Needed
- Completed fillable application form
- Post-event accountability report
- Model release forms
- High resolution digital photos
- Copies of promotional materials
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Alberta-based organizations or individuals
- Alberta-based community groups
- Amateur sports organizations and minor hockey organizations
- Youth groups, recreational groups, community leagues, local Minor Hockey Associations (LMHA) and clubs
- Pond hockey programs
Who is not eligible
- for profit commercial programs
- business ventures
Eligible expenses
- Renting space or equipment
- Renting ice
- Purchasing equipment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- for profit commercial programs
- business ventures
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Selection criteria
- Need
How to apply
- Complete the fillable form below in its entirety.
- Please do not attempt to complete the form in Internet Explorer.
- You may SAVE FOR LATER, and complete the form at a later date.
- When you SUBMIT, the form will automatically be forwarded to the Hockey Alberta Foundation for review.
Processing and Agreement
- When you SUBMIT, the form will automatically be forwarded to the Hockey Alberta Foundation for review.
- Applications are reviewed quarterly.
- Upon review of application, we may request additional information in order to make a decision.
- Only successful candidates will be notified following the quarterly application deadline.
- Should your group or association be awarded EKEC funding, a post event accountability report is required.
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Every Kid Every Community Program
What is the Every Kid Every Community?
Every Kid Every Community supports Alberta-based organizations and individuals helping children access hockey, with community grants up to $5,000 per year per group. Funding can create new programs or support existing ones, including floor hockey, try hockey, and pond hockey activities, plus renting space, renting ice, or purchasing equipment.
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
Project aligns with the EKEC guiding principles
Project helps get local children active in hockey
What expenses are eligible under Every Kid Every Community?
Creating a new program
Supporting an existing program
Recruiting new players to the game of hockey regardless of age, skill or environmental factors
Floor hockey, try hockey, and pond hockey programs and events
Who can I contact for more information about the Every Kid Every Community?
You can contact Hockey Alberta Foundation by email at foundation@hockeyalberta.ca.
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