SMF Grant Program

Making Magic in Your Community

Empowering youth to identify real community needs, build meaningful projects, and receive up to $1,000 to make their vision a reality.

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$1,000 Max Grant Award
8 Program Steps
100% Youth-Led Projects
∞ Community Impact

About the Program

Youth Who See a Need,
Take the Lead

The MAGIC Grant Program is built on a simple but powerful belief: young people are the most creative problem-solvers in any community. When given the right tools and support, they can identify real needs and create real solutions.

Backed by a school, nonprofit, or community organization, youth go through a guided process — from spotting an issue, to applying for funding, to executing their vision and reporting on the results.

What makes MAGIC different

  • ◆ Youth-adult collaborative review board
  • ◆ Workshop education before application
  • ◆ Presentation opportunity for selected applicants
  • ◆ Funds restricted for project use only
  • ◆ Graduates can become future trainers or board members

The Journey

8 Steps to Making Magic

01
Group of Youth
A group comes together, backed by a school or nonprofit, to identify a community need.
02
Grant Education
Youth participate in a workshop on grant basics, the application process, and project planning.
03
Grant Application
Youth collaborate to complete a community service plan and formal grant application.
04
Grant Review
A youth-adult board reviews all applications. Finalists are invited to present their proposals.
05
Grant Awarded
Grants of up to $1,000 are awarded and paid to the organization for restricted project use.
06
Service Project
The youth execute their service project using the awarded funds. Small magic happens!
07
Celebrate Success
Celebration is a key step — recognizing achievement fuels lifelong community engagement.
08
Final Report
Youth submit a report with experiences and feedback. Some go on as future trainers or board members.
$1,000
Maximum Award Per Project

Funding Details

Real Money for Real Impact

Grants are awarded to the sponsoring organization and held in restricted accounts, ensuring every dollar goes directly to the youth-designed community project.

The program is designed to give youth hands-on experience not only in community service, but in grant writing, budgeting, and public presentation — skills that last a lifetime.

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Who Can Apply

Eligibility

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School Groups
Student organizations backed by an accredited school or educational institution.
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Nonprofits
Youth groups affiliated with registered nonprofit organizations in the community.
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Community Orgs
Any recognized community organization that supports and sponsors a group of youth.

Ready to Begin?

Your Community Needs You

Join the MAGIC program and turn your vision for a better community into a funded, real-world project. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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