Orlando Magic Youth Foundation – Micro Grant Program

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Up to $10,000 for Small Youth-Serving Nonprofits in Central Florida
Rolling Applications – No Deadline

The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) Micro Grant Program is designed to support smaller, grassroots nonprofits that are working to create a brighter future for youth in Central Florida.

This program provides accessible, targeted funding to help organizations launch, expand, or strengthen impactful programs that may otherwise lack the resources to move forward.

Organization

Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF)

Support Type

Micro grants (up to $10,000)

Geographic Focus

Central Florida – Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Brevard, Lake, and/or Volusia counties

About the Funder

The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation is the charitable arm of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. OMYF invests in youth-focused nonprofits across Central Florida, emphasizing community-driven solutions and measurable impact.

The Micro Grant Program reflects OMYF’s belief in grassroots leadership and the power of local organizations to drive meaningful change.

Funding Details

Maximum Request: $10,000
Application Deadline: Rolling (no set deadline)
Awards made on a quarterly cycle (see below)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Hold 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status
Serve youth in one or more of the following counties:
- Orange
- Seminole
- Osceola
- Polk
- Brevard
- Lake
- Volusia
Fit under one of OMYF’s four pillars:
- Arts
- Education
- Health & Wellness
- Homelessness
Have an operational budget under $500,000
Request no more than $10,000

OMYF Funding Pillars

🎨 Arts

Programs expanding creative access and artistic opportunities for youth.

📚 Education

Initiatives strengthening academic success and youth development.

💪 Health & Wellness

Programs supporting physical and mental health.

🏠 Homelessness

Services assisting children and families experiencing housing instability.

Award Timeline

Although applications are accepted on a rolling basis, awards are distributed quarterly:

Applications submitted October–December → Awarded mid-January
January–March → Awarded mid-April
April–June → Awarded mid-July
July–September → Awarded mid-October

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

This program is ideal for:

Smaller nonprofits with budgets under $500,000
Grassroots organizations launching new youth programs
Community-based initiatives that need catalytic funding
Youth-serving nonprofits aligned with arts, education, health & wellness, or homelessness

The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Micro Grant is especially well suited for emerging organizations seeking accessible funding to bring high-impact ideas to life in Central Florida.

Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.nba.com/magic/omyf/grants

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Rolling (quarterly award cycles)
Maximum Award: $10,000
Best Suited For: Small, youth-serving nonprofits in Central Florida with budgets under $500,000