Community Assist Grants

The Sharks Foundation continually seeks deep and impactful relationships with the non-profits they support; as such, there should be an activation component within the campaign month under which the applicant is applying between their organization and the Sharks Foundation. 

Campaign Months/Giving Campaign:

• September: Latinx and Hispanic Heritage - Celebrating the history and culture of the Latinx and Hispanic communities, support of the Latinx and Hispanic community
• October: Healthy Living - Fitness, wellness, medical (non-cancer), and mental health
• November: Hockey Fights Cancer - Cancer-related patient care, support services, survivor programs 
• December: Holiday Assist - Basic human services, food, clothing, shelter, holiday programs
• January: Education - Pre-K thru college, literacy, STEM, music/arts, programs outside the school
• February: Black History - Education, support services, anti-racism work, honoring important people and events in black history, etc. 
• March: Equality - In line with the leaguewide principle that Hockey is for Everyone, this campaign focuses on driving positive social change and fostering more inclusive communities by supporting non-profits focused on the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all, such as, but not limited to, female mentorship and women/girl empowerment, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disabled and special needs communities. While we recognize and prioritize Equality and the Hockey is For Everyone Initiative all year, we take the month of March to highlight and celebrate the work. 
• April: Environmental Awareness - Beautification, sustainability, recycling, science, world health
• May: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage - Celebrating Asian and Pacific Islanders, anti-AAPI violence, and support of the API community
• June: Pride - Equal justice and opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ community, supporting awareness, history, and allyship