GRANTS
Do you identify with a demographic that is underrepresented in the Magic: The Gathering community? If so, then this grant is for you! We are offering cash assistance to marginalized members of our community in return for the hard work and dedication you pour into the Magic community.
Professional Development Grants for
Marginalized Magic Community Members
Let’s face it; cold pitch emails to companies don’t carry nearly the same weight that an in-person chat at a convention can bring. We want to give more marginalized people access to these possibilities by making them more available to those who may feel unwelcome in these spaces.
Birds of Paradise! currently provides a comfortable and accepting space at many Magic: the Gathering events where people can play without fear of judgement. Not only can you sit with us, you belong at these tables. We hope to extend that goal further by offering grants that connect Magic enthusiasts with BOP! and greater Magic spaces. The Details
We encourage applications from those marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and/or disability who are 18 years of age or older. Applicants are eligible to receive one grant per calendar year- if you win, we ask that you wait until next year to apply again. Applicants will be put into a pool and selected randomly according to our application and selection schedule.
NEXT GRANT WINDOW- Next grant window will open in 2027, return for more news!
Our mission to create safe spaces in Magic: the Gathering starts by welcoming people of all genders and identities to our tables. As a revolving collective of players and creators, we strive to highlight marginalized voices and content in our community. Grant recipients will be offered the opportunity to network with BOP! online or in person at a convention, collaborate on content, or get involved with us if they wish, but these are not required to receive the grant.
Our goal is to get as much money into our community as possible. With that in mind, we will open our grant applications at set times throughout the year for a short period. At the beginning of each grant window, we will evaluate our funds raised and announce the amount of grants we are able to give away. Please check back during the grant application window for more information!
Grants are NOT limited to content creators or internet personalities, nor are they reserved for the most visible applicant or selected on merit. BOP! strives to broaden horizons and bring communities together.
Birds of Paradise! (501(c)(3)) aims to support the inclusion of Magic enthusiasts who belong to marginalized groups by providing assistance to attend Magic: the Gathering events, organize their own events, engage in tournaments, create art, or otherwise build up marginalized voices in our space. These grants are intended as professional development— skillbuilding, networking access, investments in your organizing, convention attendance, content creating, artistic or competitive MTG adventures. These grants are not intended for rent or grocery assistance. Finally, we will need to collect tax reporting information from you depending on the size of the grant and your country of residence.GRANTS
BOP! offers this grant in batches of four with one going to a recipient in each of the following categories:
Artists & Alterists
Content Creators & Writers
Competitive Players (Pro Tour, RCQ, Cosplay Competitors, etc.)
Community Organizers
BOP! will offer these as often as possible!
BOP!’s grant giving goal for 2027! FAQs
What grants are available right now?
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Grants are offered as we receive funding, please check back often for details. The current grant disbursement ending on Aug 8th gives out 4 $250 Storm Crow grants.
Who are these grants available to?
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Grants are offered to those marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and/or disability who are 18 years of age or older. You do not need to be based in the US, although there may be additional tax reporting requirements for those outside the US.How are grant recipients chosen?
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Grants are chosen via a random lottery, all applicants have an equal chance to receive the funds. There is no merit basis or essay question for the Storm Crow grants.
What is the grant money for?
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Grants are for making networking opportunities in the MTG space more accessible to marginalized members of our community. We hope the funds are used to support your professional development or Magic organizing! Our grants are not intended for everyday spending like groceries or rent assistance.