Capital Impact Fund Grants

Since 2022, the Capitals organization and Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) Foundation have awarded sixteen grants totaling $140,000 through the Capital Impact Fund. The focus of these grants’ ranges from equipment and transportation to ice time, instruction, and program fees. Grant applications will be posted on the MSEF website when the grant cycle is open.

Awarded Grants

Date
Organization
Amount

3/14/2022 

The Tender Bridge (Baltimore Banners) 

$         10,000.00  

3/14/2022 

Players Against Hate 

$         10,000.00  

3/14/2022 

Positive Coaching Alliance 

$         10,000.00  

3/14/2022 

Tucker Road Parent Hockey Organization 

$         10,000.00  

3/23/2022 

Fort Dupont Ice Hockey Program 

$         10,000.00  

10/4/2022 

Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena 

$         10,000.00  

10/4/2022 

Titans Youth Hockey 

$         10,000.00  

10/4/2022 

Navy Youth Hockey Association 

$         10,000.00  

10/13/2022 

Bowie Hockey Club 

$         10,000.00  

10/13/2022 

George Mason University Ice Hockey Alumni Foundation 

$         10,000.00  

2/21/2023 

Black Girl Hockey Club 

$            5,000.00  

9/26/2023 

Black Girl Hockey Club 

$            7,500.00  

9/26/2023 

Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena 

$            5,000.00  

9/26/2023 

The George Mason University Ice Hockey Alumni Foundation 

$            5,000.00  

9/26/2023 

Titan Youth Hockey 

$            7,500.00  

9/26/2023 

Tucker Road Parent Hockey Organization 

$         10,000.00  

TOTAL

$140,000.00

Rising Stars Academy

The Washington Capitals are dedicated to further advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in hockey. The Rising Stars Academy provides elite skill development and mentorship for local hockey players of color and their families. The program emphasizes physical and mental strength and includes social discussions around the culture of hockey. The Rising Stars Academy is provided to participants at no cost and is funded by the Capital Impact Fund and Capitals Youth Hockey Development. Since 2023, the Washington Capitals have invested over $79,500 in Rising Stars Academy events and activations providing elite-level training and leadership to local players.