2023 Opportunity Grant Announcement

Written By Carl Frederick

The Coach Sauer Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2023-2024 hockey season.

Download the application in Adobe PDF.

Wisconsin Youth Hockey Organizations are encouraged to apply for a 2023-2024 hockey season grant! The purpose of the Coach Sauer Foundation Opportunity Grant is to grow the game of hockey by providing financial help to players and organizations, to expand accessibility and provide new experiences. Non-profit hockey associations, ice arenas, and other organizations are invited to apply for financial support to enable the execution of their plans to increase opportunities for youth participation and enjoyment of the game of hockey.

The Coach Sauer Foundation seeks to support both able-bodied and disabled athletes, coaches and officials from across the state of Wisconsin. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Subsidization of player equipment, registration or other participation fees

  • Support for tournaments, clinics, or other events to promote participation and skill development

  • Subsidization of education or training fees for coaches, officials or other association members

  • Support of efforts to increase participation from under-represented demographic groups or geographic regions

Applications will be reviewed by the Coach Sauer Foundation Grants Committee and evaluated on the basis of potential impact, targeted demographics, geographic area to be served, funds availability and other factors. Typical award values are expected to be in the $500 - $1000 range, but will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Completed applications for the 2022-2023 season must be submitted by September 15, 2023 to be considered for funding. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by September 27, 2023. Completed application forms can be submitted by either:

Download the application in Adobe PDF.

If you have questions please contact:

Andrea Chaffee
Communications Manager
The Coach Sauer Foundation
andreachaffee@yahoo.com
608-354-7713

Carl Frederick
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