Whether you are seeking program/organization amplification, volunteer support, monetary donations, or any other type of partnership, non-profits must apply for a Community Assist Grant as the first step to establish a relationship with the Sharks Foundation.
Donor Name: San Jose Sharks
State: California
County: Alameda County (CA), San Francisco County (CA), San Mateo County (CA), Santa Clara County (CA), Santa Cruz County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/22/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
During the Sharks regular hockey season, Community Assist Grants will be provided to Bay Area non-profits supporting youth wellness, education, and/or the advancement of hockey.
Eligibility Criteria
Organization Eligibility – to qualify for a grant an organization must:
- Be a public, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service for a minimum of 5 years including:
- Having a “Current” status with the California Department of Justice Registry of Charitable Trusts
- Be in good standing with the Franchise Tax Board
- A program must be in existence for a minimum of 3 years
- Provide services exclusively to Bay Area residents (primarily youth)
- Be available for a site visit if selected as a beneficiary
- Adhere to all deadlines and application requirements
Application Eligibility – to qualify for a grant an application must:
- 100% of grant funding received is used for the exclusive benefit of youth education, youth wellness, and/or the advancement of hockey
- 100% of the funding received must directly benefit Bay Area residents (Santa Clara, Alameda, San Mateo, San Francisco, and/or Santa Cruz counties)
- Fall under one of the Sharks Foundation grant focal areas
- Funding must be applied to the costs associated with a specific programming element or the proposed project outlined in the grant application narrative
- Funding must be used before July 1, 2026.
For more information, visit San Jose Sharks.
