The business plan should also include a proposed budget. Each program director is then subject to a background and reference check. The NHL Diversity Task Force is not a membership organization and therefore, communication with the NHL Diversity Task Force staff as well as other program directors is essential throughout the process. The Used Equipment Bank Program is a community bank that provides affiliated youth hockey programs with used equipment from the general public. All equipment donations are tax-deductible through the individual programs.
Local programs exist as their own organizations and are responsible for their own fundraising.
Local organizations and leaders are also a source of monetary support for many programs. All-Star Game is an annual event that honors the first black hockey player to play in the NHL and celebrates the sport and its diverse young fans. The event showcases the success of the individual inner-city programs, as their top players are given an opportunity to compete. The players are selected based on citizenship, academics and dedication to hockey. The event has helped motivate players throughout the season to earn the right to be ambassadors representing their respective programs.