GRANTS

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The WCHC Grant Program provides need-based financial support to help girls and young women of colour continue their hockey journeys.

Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, ensuring support is available whenever families need it — whether for registration fees, equipment, travel assistance, or other critical costs that often prevent young players from accessing the sport.

Our goal is simple: No girl should be forced out of hockey because of financial barriers.

What DO We Fund?

Eligible applicants can request up to $1,000 USD/CAD (depending on residency) for:

  • Registration or team fees

  • Learn to Play program fees

  • Hockey equipment

  • Travel support for games or tournaments

  • Other essential hockey-related expenses

Requests are reviewed on an ongoing basis and approved by the WCHC Grants Committee.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for funding, applicants must:

  • Be registered with a seasonal hockey team or a Learn to Play / introductory hockey program

  • Be ages 7-19

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Reside in Canada or the United States

  • Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color

  • Players of all skill levels, from beginners to competitive athletes, are welcome to apply.

Application Guidelines:

Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis

  1. Applicants may request up to $1,000 per application

  2. Applicants may apply up to two (2) times per calendar year

  3. Additional support may be considered in special circumstances

  4. All applications are reviewed by the WCHC Grants Committee.

Apply for a grant today!

Need help with the cost of hockey? Apply below for up to $1,000 in financial or equipment support. Applications are reviewed year-round.

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