Magic Grant Purpose 

The purpose of Magic Grants is to assist you with the purchase of a good or service that will help you to reach your post-secondary goals. Magic Grants are awarded after you complete all of the ICCAN program requirements and submit your portfolio. 

Magic Grant Amounts

• 10th Grade Students: up to $1,000

• 11th & 12th Grade Students: up to $1,500

Process

Magic Grants must be selected from the ICCAN: Magic Grant Menu. In limited cases, we will approve items that are not on the menu. To receive an item that is not on the menu, you must complete a ICCAN: Proposal for New Magic Grant Item.

Timeline

Apr 4, 2025 @ 11:59 PM: Proposals for New Magic Grant Items must be submitted. This is OPTIONAL and should only be completed if you cannot identify an item on the menu that works for you.

Apr 18, 2025: If you submitted a Proposal for a New Item, you will be notified if it is approved or not.

Apr 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM: Magic Grant Selection Worksheet must be submitted by this time in order for it to be considered.

May 20, 2025 @ 11:59 PM: Magic Grant Pick-Up form due.

May 30, 2025 @ 11:59 PM: ICCAN requirements must be completed.

July 2025: Item pick-up at these NYPL locations (dates subject to change based on shipping and other factors):

• Sat, June 14, 11AM-2PM: SASB (Note: this is only if a participant has completed all ICCAN requirements by 5/9/2025)

• Tues, July 1, 3-6PM: SASB 

• Mon, July 7, 3-6PM: Grand Concourse

• Wed, July 9, 3-6PM: St. George

• Sat, July 12, 11AM-2PM: Grand Concourse & St. George

• Wed, July 16, 3-6PM: SASB

Important Documents

ICCAN: FY25 Magic Grant Policy for Students/Staff

ICCAN: Magic Grant Menu

ICCAN: Proposal for New Magic Grant Item

ICCAN: Magic Grant Selection Worksheet 

Pick-Up Process

The deadline to submit your Magic Grant Selection Worksheet is April 25, 2025. If you do not submit your application by this date, you will be unable to submit it and will forfeit your Magic Grant. Magic Grant applications will be reviewed and held until you complete all of your ICCAN requirements. Magic Grant items will not be ordered until you complete the requirements. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please reach out to ccp@nypl.org.

Missed the Magic Grant Info Session? Check out the recording: