Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) – 2026–27 Summer Grant Cycle
Funding for Central Florida Youth & Family Programs
LOI Deadline: April 29, 2026
The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF), the philanthropic arm of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations delivering impactful youth and family programs across Central Florida.
Organization
Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF)
Support Type
Programmatic grants (amounts vary)
Geographic Focus
Central Florida — must serve one or more of the following counties:
Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, and/or Volusia
Funding Priorities (OMYF Pillars)
OMYF supports youth-focused nonprofit programs aligned with one of the following pillars:
🎨 Arts
Programs expanding access to creative and cultural enrichment.
📚 Education
Initiatives strengthening academic achievement and youth development.
💪 Health & Wellness
Programs improving physical and mental health for youth and families.
🏠 Homelessness
Services supporting families and children experiencing housing instability.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status
- Demonstrate at least one full year of program services and outcomes
- Serve youth or families with children in Central Florida
- Operate in one or more eligible counties (see above)
- Demonstrate a strong financial position, including a financial audit
- Provide strong, measurable program outcomes
- Focus on one of OMYF’s four funding pillars
Ineligible Requests
OMYF does not fund:
- Capital campaigns, endowments, or reserve funds
- Public schools
- Government agencies
- First-year programs
- Non-programmatic requests
- Programs that specifically teach theology
2026–27 Summer Grant Cycle Timeline
Funding Period: July 2026 – June 2027
📅 April 8, 2026 – Summer In-Person Grant Workshop
📅 April 9, 2026 – Virtual Grant Workshop (Microsoft Teams)
📅 April 10, 2026 – LOI Opens (ALL applicants must submit)
📅 April 29, 2026 – LOI Closes
📅 May 20, 2026 – Application Closes
📅 August 2026 – Award Notifications
📅 February 28, 2027 – Grant Ceremony
Important:
All organizations (new and returning) must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) before being invited to complete a full application.
No LOIs or applications will be accepted after the stated deadlines — no exceptions.
Application Process
- Log into the OMYF Grant Portal and establish your organization profile
- Submit the required Letter of Intent (LOI)
- If invited, complete the full application
Resources available through the portal include:
- OMYF Grant Budget Template
- Grant Portal Login Access
Apply / Learn More:
➡️ https://www.nba.com/magic/omyf/grants
Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit
This grant is ideal for:
- Established Central Florida nonprofits with audited financials
- Youth-serving organizations with measurable outcomes
- Programs aligned with arts, education, health & wellness, or homelessness
- Organizations ready to participate in workshops and a structured LOI process
The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation grant is best suited for financially stable nonprofits delivering strong, data-driven programs that positively impact youth and families across Central Florida.
Corporate Grants Guide Notes
Review Type: Structured cycle (LOI required)
LOI Deadline: April 29, 2026
Application Deadline: May 20, 2026
Funding Period: July 2026 – June 2027
Best Suited For: Established, audited Central Florida youth-serving nonprofits
