SAHOF GROWTH & RETENTION GRANT PROGRAM 2012
The
SAHOF Growth & Retention Grant Program is funded in part by the USA
Hockey Block Grant Program and registration fees collected annually.
SAHOF is honored to provide its members an opportunity to participate in
the 2012 SAHOF Growth & Retention Grant Program. This season
$30,000 has been set aside for this program.
The
purpose of the SAHOF Growth & Retention Grant Program is to assist
the member associations within SAHOF to increase participation and
promote hockey development within Florida. All member associations
within SAHOF are eligible to apply for Affiliate grants. Member
associations will be asked to come up with ideas to grow the sport at
the local level and can seek financial assistance from SAHOF to help
support their efforts.
The
SAHOF Grant Committee will review the grant requests and submit the
final list to the Board of Directors for approval. Grants of up to
$3,000 will be awarded to member associations that offer the best
plan(s) for:
• growing participation in recreational ice hockey in their area
• bringing new players age 8 and under into the sport
• promoting the use of cross ice at our lower levels of play
• promoting the USA Hockey American Development Model
We
are looking for the Associations to furnish the ideas, leadership, and
hard work to successfully manage their program and to help grow the
sport of hockey within our Affiliate. Examples of proposals/ideas that
we would consider include cross-ice divider purchase, learn-to-play
programs, events highlighting ADM principles, equipment subsidies,
coaching education programs, goalie education/clinics for non goalies,
parental education, subsidies for on-ice and off-ice training
materials. This list is not exclusive. We are looking for the
Associations to offer innovative ideas to bring more players into
hockey.
Timeline for Grant Program
February 17th, 2012 Grant Applications Due
February 24th, 2012 Grant Applications reviewed by Affiliate Grant
Committee and recommendations submitted to Affiliate Board.
March 5th, 2012 Notification sent to successful applicants along with
check for 75% of the amount awarded. Unsuccessful applicants also
notified. Grant Awards also posted on Affiliate Web page.
September 1st, 2012 Interim Program Review
December 1st, 2012 Final report along with any receipts and
documentation due from Grant recipients. Balance of Grant Award (25%)
paid upon receipt of final report.
Click Here for the application form