Orlando Magic Youth Fund
Orlando, Florida
Application Due Dates
N/A: Applications are NOT available from McCormick Foundation
Application and information:
Orlando Magic Youth Fund
Contact: Kari Conley -- (407) 916-2644
RDV Sports
8701 Maitland Summit Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32801
Mission Statement
The Orlando Magic Youth Fund (OMYF) is committed to helping every child, especially those most at risk, in Central Florida realize his or her full potential, by supporting programs and partnerships that empower families and change lives.
Geographic Areas of Support
Primary: Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties
Secondary: Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Polk and Volusia counties
Guidelines
OMYF accepts grant applications from 501(c)3 or 170(c)(1) nonprofit organizations in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. These agencies must support our mission, demonstrate inclusiveness and address the needs of our diverse community in one of the following focus areas:
Literacy
- In- and after-school programs operated by nonprofit agencies for school age students who are at risk of illiteracy.
- Family literacy programs promoting the role of parents as first teacher to their children.
Health & Wellness Programs
- Programs that focus on nutrition and exercise programs educating youth to live a healthy lifestyle and prevent obesity.
- Programs that focus on preventing and addressing malnutrition and hunger relief in children and youth.
Arts
- Programs and curriculum that expose children and youth to art and culture and provide educational enrichment.
Other Priorities
- On occasion, the Orlando Magic Youth Fund may consider and recommend grants not included in these guidelines.
OMYF does NOT typically provide funding for the following:
- General operating expenses.
- Capital requests for building and/or major improvements. Exceptions will be considered for equipment/supplies that are critical to the delivery of a program or service.
- Legal aid societies, political, lobbying or advocacy groups.
- Private schools.
The McCormick Foundation does not make grants to programs that would financially benefit the Orlando Magic.