Funding of the Mannheim Hockey Club Foundation

The Mannheim Hockey Club Foundation supports nonprofit and charitable initiatives in the field of hockey sport in Baden-Württemberg, with a clear focus on youth development as well as science and research. Sponsors such as clubs, interest groups, or private individuals can continuously submit grant applications to realize projects that promote young talents in hockey or advance scientific studies and innovative approaches in the sports environment. Through financial support for coaches, camps, tournaments, or research initiatives, the foundation sustainably contributes to athletic development as well as the strengthening of nonprofit structures in the hockey sector. The focus is on measures that both empower young athletes and increase knowledge gain in sports science and practice.

Eligible for funding are projects that pursue a sustainable nonprofit or charitable purpose and make a convincing contribution to the athletic training of children and youth or to the scientific examination of topics related to hockey sport. Evaluation criteria include the qualitative contribution to youth development, the relevance of the planned research project, as well as the long-term impact and nonprofit nature of the project. By offering continuous application opportunities, the foundation provides flexible support for initiatives of all sizes. In doing so, it makes an important contribution to promoting community, innovation, and youth work in hockey sport. Interested project sponsors are invited to submit their proposals and shape the future of hockey sport together with the foundation.