Open — Period 1 of the 2026–27 Community Power Play grant. Applications accepted through October 30, 2026.
Verified 2026-10-27
Minnesota Wild & Xcel Energy Community Power Play
Minnesota Wild/Xcel Energy Community Power Play Period 1 offers one $10,000 award for Minnesota nonprofit hockey organizations supporting costs of youth and amateur hockey participation, including ice time, protective and participation equipment, and registration fees. Applications September 28–October 30, 2026; final date October 30, 2026.
Required next actionSubmit the online Period 1 application through the official Minnesota Wild/Xcel Energy Community Power Play form by October 30, 2026. Confirm applicant's Minnesota nonprofit legal status, participant access need, hockey participation costs, projected beneficiaries, and eligible itemized budget. Apply through https://www.nhl.com/wild/community/power-play; verify live portal conditions.
Upcoming — Period 2 of the 2026–27 Community Power Play grant. Not accepting applications until December 1.
Verified 2026-10-27
Minnesota Wild & Xcel Energy Community Power Play
Minnesota Wild/Xcel Energy Community Power Play Period 2 offers one $10,000 award for Minnesota nonprofit hockey organizations supporting programs that introduce new and diverse participants to hockey, focusing on first-time skaters and players and widening community access to the sport. Applications December 1–31, 2026; final date December 31, 2026.
Required next actionPrepare the nonprofit organization eligibility and first-time participant recruitment plan. The official Period 2 application window is December 1–31, 2026; verify the live portal window and submit before December 31, 2026. Include itemized expenses, participants served and measurable growth of new-player access. Apply through https://www.nhl.com/wild/community/power-play; verify live portal conditions.
Upcoming — Period 3 of the 2026–27 Community Power Play grant. Not accepting applications until January 27.
Verified 2026-10-27
Minnesota Wild & Xcel Energy Community Power Play
Minnesota Wild/Xcel Energy Community Power Play Period 3 offers one $10,000 award for Minnesota nonprofit hockey organizations supporting investments and upgrades to local municipally owned hockey rinks and facilities, including ice-resurfacing machines, locker-room improvements and capital campaign initiatives. Applications January 27–February 28, 2027; final date February 28, 2027.
Required next actionConfirm a Minnesota nonprofit applicant is proposing a qualified project at a municipally owned hockey rink or facility, with permission to undertake the improvement; prepare project description, benefits and itemized capital/infrastructure budget. Period 3 application window January 27–February 28, 2027; submit via the official grant application in that window. Apply through https://www.nhl.com/wild/community/power-play; verify live portal conditions.