Attend a grant workshop to learn more about the grants we offer, if you are eligible, timelines, and the
application process for each grant cycle.
April 8, 2024
September 16, 2024
- 10am - 11:30am
- Virtual Microsoft Teams meeting
- Meeting ID: 259 451 748 458
- Passcode: wy53b6
Criteria
- Have 501(c)3 federal tax-exempt status
- Demonstrate one full year of program services and outcomes
- Must serve youths or families with children in the Central Florida area
- Demonstrate a strong financial position – MUST HAVE A FINANCIAL AUDIT
- Serve in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and/or Volusia counties
- Have strong measurable outcomes
- Focus in one of our pillars: Arts, Education, Health & Wellness, or Homelessness
Ineligible Grant Requests
- Capital campaigns, endowments or other reserve funds
- Public schools
- Government agencies
- First year programs
- Non-programmatic requests
Grant Process
- Log into the OMYF Grant Portal and establish your organization in the system
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Every organization must complete the Letter of Intent (LOI) before an invite to the grant application
can be administered
- If invited, the organization then must complete the application
- No LOIs or Applications will be accepted after the deadline...no exceptions
2024-25 Summer Cycle Timeline
- Funding Timeframe: July - June
- Summer Grant Workshop - April 8, 2024
- LOI Opens - April 8, 2024 (ALL applicants MUST fill out an LOI)
- LOI Closes - May 24, 2024
- Application Closes - June 21, 2024
- Award Notification - August 2024
- Grant Ceremony - March 2, 2025
2024-25 Winter Cycle Timeline
- LOI Opens - September 16, 2024 (ALL applicants MUST fill out an LOI)
- LOI Closes - October 28, 2024
- Application Closes - November 25, 2024
- Award Notification - February 2025
- Grant Ceremony - March 2, 2025
The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation's Micro Grant Program is a game-changer. It is designed to provide
targeted financial support to local, smaller organizations who share our vision of a brighter future for
the youth in Central Florida. This program represents our belief in the power of community-driven
solutions, grassroots projects, and the unwavering dedication of individuals who want to make a
difference.
We recognize that many worthwhile projects, programs or ideas may lack the necessary funding to take off.
The Micro Grant Program is here to bridge that gap, offering accessible funding to those who are committed
to creating positive change. Through this program, we aim to empower individuals to turn their visionary
ideas into actionable projects or programs that can shape our community's future.
REQUEST AMOUNT: Up to $10,000
DEADLINE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, therefore there is no deadline to apply.
Criteria
- Grant requests up to $10,000 maximum request
- 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status
- Serve youth in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Brevard, Lake and/or Volusia counties
- Fit under one of the pillars: arts, education, health & wellness, and/or homelessness
- Have an operational budget under $500,000
Timeline
- Grants Submitted October - December | Awarded Mid-January
- Grants Submitted January - March | Awarded Mid-April
- Grants Submitted April - June | Awarded Mid-July
- Grants Submitted July - September | Awarded Mid-October
Linda has dedicated herself to the non-profit world for many years, tirelessly working to make our
community a better place. Her commitment, dedication, and leadership have left an indelible mark on the
Orlando Magic and the non-profit community.
She has not only served our community but has also been a guiding light for countless non-profit leaders.
In recognition of Linda's unparalleled service and her enduring commitment to the betterment of our
community, the Orlando Magic Leadership team has come together to create something truly special - the
Linda Landman Gonzalez Leadership Grant. This grant is more than just a token of appreciation; it's a
testament to Linda's incredible legacy and an investment in the future leaders of our non-profit sector.
The Linda Landman Gonzalez Leadership Grant will provide critical resources and support to emerging
non-profit leaders, allowing them to develop their skills, expand their impact, and carry forward the
torch of leadership that Linda has so brilliantly illuminated throughout her career.
Criteria
- Work with an organization that is a 501(c)3 status
- Have at least five years of experience in a leadership role
- Serve individuals within Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole or Volusia county
- Dedicated to working in the nonprofit sector
- Interested in building organizational, individual, and sector leadership
- Instill passion in themselves and the people with whom they work
- Aware of their role and impact in their organization and the sector
- Reflective on past experience to lead in the present and future
- Collaborate well with other people and organizations as well as across sectors
- Bring innovative ideas forward and to fruition
- Regarded as demonstrating highest integrity and ethical behavior
Award
This grant will award the following to the recipient:
-
Enrollment in Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy | NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
CERTIFICATE (4 courses)
- All travel costs for attendance to 2 courses in person at UIPUI
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3 Year All Access Membership to the
NonProfit Learning Lab
- $1,000 donation to grantee's organization for administration of the grant logistics
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$10,000 for grantee to choose their professional development opportunities. This may include one-on-one
trainings, conference registration fees, seminars, webinars, speaker series, coaching, and/or travel
arrangements for any of the above.
Details for The Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership.
- It requires the completion of the following four courses.
- Grantee chooses which courses they want to do in-person and virtual.
Grantee Requirements
- Complete the Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership within 1 year
- Complete a Leadership Survey at these time increments:
- Beginning
- Mid-Year
- 1 Year
- 3 Years
- 5 Years
Timeline
- November 3, 2023 - Application Opens
- December 15, 2023 - Application Closes
- February 2024 - Grantee Announced
OMYF Grants
- Have 501(c)3 federal tax-exempt status
- Demonstrate one full year of program services and outcomes
- Must serve youths or families with children in the Central Florida area
- Demonstrate a strong financial position - MUST HAVE A FINANCIAL AUDIT
- Serve in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole and/or Volusia counties
- Have strong measurable outcomes
- Focus in one of our pillars: Arts, Education, Health & Wellness, or Homelessness
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The Summer Grant Cycle runs from July 1 to June 30, and the Winter Grant Cycle runs from
January 1 to December 31. This scheduling allows organizations to align the grant
funding with their program timelines more effectively, ensuring better financial
planning and budgeting to meet their operational needs.
- Yes, if you were not awarded in either cycle.
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No, you cannot be funded in overlapping cycles, therefore, you must wait until the next
Summer Cycle.
- No, they MUST be an audit of the financials.
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We accept audits that have been completed within the last two years of your application.
- You will need to upload the following documents for your application:
- Audit
- Program Budget
- Form 990
- Letter of Determination
- List of Board of Directors with their titles and companies
- Organization Budget
- By-Laws
- Photo of the Program in Action
- High-Resolution Logo
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Yes, organizations that are part of a larger entity with a national EIN can apply for
their specific market. We consider only the regional budget relevant to the application.
- Select the pillar that best represents the program's primary focus.
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Yes, we do not support programs in their entirety for sustainability purposes, so please
do not request more than 50% of your program budget.
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A Letter of Intent (LOI) is a brief document that outlines the proposed project and
indicates an organization's intention to apply for a grant. The goal of the LOI is to
help the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) assess if the proposed program meets the
initial criteria. If it does, the organization will be invited to submit a full grant
proposal.
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No, any organization, that fits every criteria, can submit an LOI. From
there, only vetted or approved organizations are invited to submit the full application.
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Yes, even if you are a returning grantee, you must fill out a Letter of Intent (LOI)
each time you reapply. This requirement exists because programming can change for
various organizations, and the LOI helps us stay updated on these changes.
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Through the OMYF Grant Portal located
here.
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No, you can create your account through the instructions on the login page. If you think
that you or someone at your organization has already registered in the system, do not
create a new account. Please contact our us at
omyf@orlandomagic.com
to get your credentials.
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You will receive an email with an invitation to submit the full grant proposal and
instructions on next steps within 2-3 weeks of submitting your LOI.
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You will be notified of the award decision within 2 to 3 months after the application
deadline.
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Once you complete the Grant Agreement, the funds will be disbursed within a month,
either via direct deposit or by mail.
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Yes, you will need to complete an Interim Report due mid-cycle and a Final Report at the
end of the cycle.
Micro Grants
- 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt status
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Serve youth in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Brevard, Lake and/or Volusia counties
- Focus in one of our pillars: Arts, Education, Health & Wellness, or Homelessness
- Have an operational budget under $500,000
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It can be for any program or initiative that they organization needs assistance in
growing.
- No, you can only receive funding once per year.
Linda Landman Gonzalez Leadership Grant (LLGLG)
- Work with an organization that is a 501(c)3 status
- Have at least five years of experience in a leadership role
- Must be in a business, development or executive role
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Serve individuals within Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole or Volusia
county
- Dedicated to working in the nonprofit sector
- Interested in building organizational, individual, and sector leadership
- Instill passion in themselves and the people with whom they work
- Aware of their role and impact in their organization and the sector
- Regarded as demonstrating highest integrity and ethical behavior
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Yes, the leadership grant is for individuals and is not representative of the
organization.
- Director level and above within the business side of the organization
- One Year (March 1 – February 28)
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Yes, as long as you will still be employed by a non-profit organization. If you leave
the Central Florida, non-profit sector then you will forfeit all remaining dollars.