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M.A.G.I.C. Grants · Student Workshop

Turn one idea
into real funding.

Minor Acts Generate Immense Change. In one session, students design a community service project and learn to pitch it for a $500–$1,000 grant from The Small Magic Foundation.

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Today's Session

What's ahead in the workshop

One sitting, six moves. By the end, every student has the shape of a real, fundable project.

1
Warm-Up: $500 for Our Community
One idea, thirty seconds — the spark that can become a project.
2
How You Can Participate
What the grant covers, and what it takes to apply.
3
Write a SMART Goal
Turn a vague idea into a goal that's specific and measurable.
4
Build a Service Project
Goal, activities, timeline, partner, and budget — one page plan.
5
Budgeting Your Grant
Price the project out, and build in room for change.
6
Application Process
What happens between this workshop and a funded project.
Warm-Up

If you had $500 for our community…

This is the exact opener students get in the room. Try it yourself.

One idea. Thirty seconds. Go.

Think of one thing your community needs. There's no wrong answer — just start talking.

01 Think of one thing our community needs.
02 Say what you'd fund, and why — in 30 seconds.

Your answer might become your project.

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M.A.G.I.C. Grants · Minor Acts Generate Immense Change

How you can participate

Your grant funds the real costs of your project — not a hypothetical one.

Grant Amount
$500–$1,000
What You Need
A need, a plan, a partner
What You Get
Real funding for your project
Your grant funds the real costs of your project.
Step 1

Write a SMART goal

Every strong project starts with a clear goal.

S
Specific
What, and who it's for.
M
Measurable
How you'll know it worked.
A
Achievable
Realistic for your time & budget.
R
Relevant
Tied to a need you care about.
T
Time-bound
Start date, finish date.
Step 2

Build a service project

Turn your goal into a plan you can actually run.

01
Goal
Your SMART goal from Step 1.
02
Activities
Steps to reach your goal.
03
Timeline
Start, milestones, finish.
04
Partner Role
Space, volunteers, connections.
05
Budget
What the grant pays for.
Step 3

Budgeting $500 to $1,000

A clear budget makes a strong application.

1
List every cost
Materials, supplies, transportation.
2
Separate needs from wants
Needs first, extras later.
3
Check for in-kind support
Space, tools, volunteers?
4
Leave a small buffer
Room for price changes.
Use the Budget Planner worksheet next.
Step 4

Application process

From idea to impact.

1
This Workshop
Zoom or in person
2
Write Your Grant
 
3
Present
Zoom
4
Do Your Project
 
5
Report Back
 

Strong Applications

  • ✓ Specific need
  • ✓ Realistic budget
  • ✓ Clear impact plan

Common Pitfalls

  • ✕ Vague need
  • ✕ Budget doesn't add up
  • ✕ Missed deadline
Before You Go

Wrap-up & next steps

Everything a student needs to leave with a plan, not just notes.

  • 1

    Pick a community need.

  • 2

    Plan your project.

  • 3

    Complete the Budget Planner and Grant Application.

  • 4

    Submit by the deadline.

Questions?

Bring your school, church, club, or youth group. Reach out and we'll help you find or schedule a M.A.G.I.C. Grants workshop.

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Your idea can change your community.

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The Small Magic Foundation · 8606 Hunters Village Rd #258, Tampa, FL 33647 · (813) 361-2626
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