Birds of Paradise

@birdsofmtg.bsky.social

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A revolving collective of players & creators highlighting marginalized identities in #MagictheGathering. contact: birdsofparadise.magic@gmail.com

What grants are available right now?

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.

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BIRDS OF PARADISE GRANT PROGRAM

What is the purpose of the grants? Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging by creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for everyone to gather and play. These grants make valuable networking opportunities more accessible.

What are they for? 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.

Grant Details: We currently have funding to provide four $250 Storm Crow grants. BOP! offers this grant in batches of four with one going to a recipient in each of the following categories:
Artists and Alterists
Content Creators and Writers
Competitive Players
Community Organizers

When and where to apply! Applications open July 25th - August 8th 2026, with applications selected and grants disbursed the following week. Apply at https://www.birdsofmtg.com/grants

a selfie of Cooper wearing a black undershirt, floral button down, black framed glasses, and wired earbuds

The concordance league Pride Month Kickoff tournament, 1 day online commander tournament for players of marginalized genders of all skill levels. May 30th at 9am pst

A picture at the Birds of Paradise booth at MagicCon Vegas. Cooper, Jane, and Cas are at the table posing for the picture. The booth itself has a purple table cloth with the LGBTQ+ flag on top.

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A graphic featuring Cas of Birds of Paradise and Drew from showandtell2u advertising free headshots for marginalized creators in the Gathering Grounds of MagicCon Vegas on Friday from 10am to 1pm

The BOP schedule for MagicCon Vegas.

10am - 6pm Daily Pai Gow at the Gathering Grounds

10am - 1pm Friday Free headshots by showandtell2u at the Gathering Grounds

11am - 2pm Saturday Mini Master Tournament at the Gathering Grounds

3pm - 4:30pm Saturday Meet and Greet at Creator Connections

5:30 - 9:30pm Saturday Back to School Sealed at the Ticketed Play

Cas is looking straight forward at the camera smiling and the Birds of Paradise banner that says BOP! in big block letters is visible behind them.

Cas and Jane from Birds of Paradise are looking over at Mal, zachdressing, LlanowarRicky, and RedFade playing Pauper at the Birds of Paradies booth at Shoebox.

BOP! At shoebox

Magic Con official with logos header and footer on a poster that says MagicCon Las Vegas May 1-3 2026 Strixhaven Class of 2026 with Birds of Paradise. There are photos of the three BOP! members, Jane Plays magic (Prismari), Magic Mishamigo (Witherbloom) and Strixhaven Dropout (Silverquill) See you at MagicCon: Las Vegas!