All Associations that were awarded a 2024-2025 CAHA Grant must fill out a FINAL REPORT that includes how the association met the stipulations, provides a summary of success, a participant list and any necessary documentation such as receipts.

The Final Report is available online at the link below and can be completed as soon as your grant event has concluded and you have your results and documentation.

All final reports are due no later than April 30, 2025.

Associations - please click on the following document to review the CAHA Grant History By Year for each Association.

The hat Trick Challenge guides youth hockey leadership through national programs and tools to achieve their growth goals. To complete the Hat Trick Challenge, participating associations will utilize programs that emphasize the main driving forces of growth—Retention, Acquisition & Conversion.

Associations that accept the Hat Trick Challenge and participate in national growth programs, will be rewarded with starter equipment and be recognized for their efforts. To learn more visit the Hat Trick Challenge website.

The State of North Carolina and North Carolina Amateur Sports have established an annual youth sports grant fund from a percentage of the sports wagering tax revenues. Youth sports grants will be provided annually to local government agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in all 100 North Carolina counties. These grants may be used for youth sports equipment, or facility upgrades and improvements that primarily benefit youth sports. The total amount available per North Carolina county is $20,000 for state fiscal year 2024-2025 and $10,000 annually after state fiscal year 2024-25. The next application deadline is November 1 at 11:59 EST. Additional grant guidelines can be found at the link below.

The North Carolina Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission is a state agency that operates with funding from the NC General Assembly and donors. The N.C. Youth Outdoor Engagement Commission provides funding for nonprofessional youth sporting teams to compete at in-state or out-of-state events and funding for organizations to host nonprofessional youth events. Additional information about eligibility, FAQs or funding guidelines can be found at:
http://gooutside.nc.gov/youth-sports-grants/apply/

The Players’ charitable initiative is designed to assist grassroots hockey programs who are helping economically disadvantaged youth play the game of hockey. Qualified programs receive complete sets of brand new hockey equipment from the NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund, to be distributed to deserving youth in their community.

For more than 20 years, NHLPA members have been donating equipment to programs in their NHL cities and hometowns around the world. More than 80,000 children have been provided the opportunity to play the game of hockey in 34 countries. Over that time, the NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund has donated more than $25 million to help grow the game hockey.

Each year, on top of donating equipment, NHLPA Goals & Dreams Ambassadors make visits in cities throughout North America to meet young hockey fans, distribute the gear, sign autographs and answer both hockey and life questions. The Players enjoy the opportunity to meet and interact with young aspiring hockey players and provide a little insight into the life of an NHL player.

While ensuring the great game of hockey is available to as many children as possible remains a priority to the members of the NHLPA, many other important causes have been supported by the Players over the years, such as cancer research, heart disease and stroke research, natural disaster relief efforts, hunger awareness and supporting youth.

For more information on the NHLPA Goals & Dreams fund, please check out their website: NHLPA Goal & Dreams.