The John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation (JMF) honors the enduring legacy of John and Matty by supporting projects and initiatives that align with the values and passions that they championed during their lives. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to helping youth hockey initiatives. It is our hope that this grant opportunity will ensure that the joy of ice hockey is accessible for all youth and that every child can benefit from activities that promote teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. Before you complete this grant application form to apply for support, please read through the eligibility requirements and application process. 
 

We believe every child deserves the chance to experience the thrill and camaraderie of ice hockey. Through this grant, we’re dedicated to supporting youth hockey programs that foster teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. Our goal is to make the sport accessible to all young players, ensuring that cost is never a barrier to joining the game.

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We understand the profound challenges faced by hockey families affected by tragedy—especially those impacted by drunk or reckless driving, as we once were. This grant is designed to ease the financial burdens of families navigating unimaginable circumstances, offering support when it’s needed most.   

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Eligibility Requirements 

•    Must be located in the United States or Canada.
•    Must be a non-profit organization, school sports program, or government-run program (i.e., community park district). 
•    Must be an established program. 
•    Programming must have components that foster teamwork, discipline, and personal growth (and not just technical skill). 

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APPLICATION PROCESS​

There are three simple steps:

1. Complete and submit Grant Application to info@johnandmatty.org. 

2. JMF staff will review your application and contact you to let you know if we need more information. 

3. A member of the team will then contact you to let you know the outcome of the review. If a grant is awarded, our team will make arrangements for payment directly to the organization. 

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Please also note the following: 

• JMF may announce recipients publicly (e.g., in a press release).JM

• JMF staff may request pictures and testimonials from your program to include in marketing and reports.

• A member of the JMF team will contact you 6 months after the initial grant to assess the impact that the grant has made on your program.

• Please share our organization with programs you think would be eligible and benefit from JMF’s grants.