FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – The Suburban Hockey Foundation is proud to announce that applications of two grants are now available on suburbanhockeyfoundation.org. The Suburban Hockey Foundation contributes to the growth of hockey in Michigan by providing financial support and assistance to hockey families in need throughout the state.
The two grants include: The Assist: A Hardship Grant for Families and The Megan Keller Growing Girls Hockey Grant. In three seasons, we have now assisted 54 players with $29,380 in Assist Grants.
The Assist Grants were created to provide financial assistance for families in need. Hardships may include but are not limited to death of a family member, major accident, acute illness, loss of a job, etc.
The Megan Keller Growing Girls Hockey Grant provides grant awards to 8U and 10U female hockey programs in Michigan. The grant is to be used exclusively to develop programs focused on increasing female youth participation in hockey by alleviating costs around ice and equipment, advertising and marketing and overall development.
“The game of hockey has been such a huge part of all of our lives,” said Tom Anastos, CEO of Suburban Sports Group. “It’s provided so many great experiences and life lessons, as well as many opportunities for families to create friendships and special memories that last a lifetime. It is our goal to help more people enjoy these experiences. We think it’s incredibly important to help families in need and provide assistance to organizations that create opportunities for kids to experience the game.”
All grant applications will be received until September 26, 2025, and recipients will be notified by October 15, 2025, for The Megan Keller Growing Girls Hockey Grant and October 17, 2025, for The Assist Grants. Grant details and applications are available at suburbanhockeyfoundation.org.