Committed to Our Community

The Head of the Hooch regatta has been a cornerstone of southeastern rowing since 1982. That community support inspired the creation of Friends of the Hooch, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to giving back through both the regatta itself and Hooch Helps, its charitable grant program.

Each year, Hooch Helps awards grants to rowing and coaching organizations across the country, investing in the growth of the sport at every level.

Community Grants

Friends of the Hooch awards annual grants to support the growth of rowing and coaching across the country. Any rowing-related organization is eligible to apply. Clubs, teams, coaching programs, and other rowing-focused groups are all welcome.

Grants are awarded in three categories: Junior, Collegiate, and Masters. Any information around $$ to set expectations, or what funds have been used for in the past.

To apply, download the grant application, select the category that best fits your organization, and submit your completed form XXX@headofthehooch.org by XXX, 2026.

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Past Grant Recipients

Over the past three years, Friends of the Hooch has been honored to support rowing organizations across the country, including:

Auburn Rowing Club · Adaptive Rowing, Atlanta Rowing Club · Beaufort Rowing Club · Boathouses Affected by Hurricanes · Cape Coral Rowing Club · Chattanooga Junior Rowing · Detroit Boat Club Crew · First Coast Rowing Club · Jack Fish Fund (Chattanooga Rowing) · Lemon Bay Crew Club · New Orleans Rowing Club · Northville Rowing · Tempe Junior Crew · Tri-Cities Rowing Association · Tristar Rowing · UNCW Rowing Club · Upper Merion Boat Club · Women's Coaching Conference

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