If you’re between the ages of 12 and 21 and restoring your Model A, we encourage you to learn about our program and check our website for eligibility requirements and the application process.
The Model A Youth Restoration Award (MAYRA) has been supporting young restorers since 1994, providing financial assistance for parts and supplies. Over the years, 107 young enthusiasts have received more than $184,000 to aid their restoration efforts.
In 2022, ten recipients were awarded funds. Eight received $3,000 in gift certificates, while two, nearing the completion of their projects, each received $1,500 to help them finish their restorations.
That same year, we introduced May is Model A Youth Month—an annual initiative dedicated to engaging the next generation of Model A enthusiasts. We encourage every chapter to organize youth-focused activities each May to introduce more young people to the Model A hobby.
Awards are granted every two years, with the most recent recipients recognized at the 2022 MAFCA National Convention in Texas.
The future of the Model A hobby depends on youth like you! If you’re a child or grandchild of a MAFCA member—or a MAFCA member yourself—you meet the basic eligibility requirements.
If you’d like to contribute, donations can be sent to:
Model A Youth Restoration Award
13478 Egbert Street
Sylmar, CA 91342
We are a 501(c)(3) educational charity, and contributions help sustain this valuable program.
Our Key Sponsors
Funding comes from:
- • Local Chapters & Regions of MAFCA and MARC
- • National MAFCA & MARC organizations
- • Model A parts vendors
- • Individual donations, memorials, and in-kind (Model A) donations
Your support ensures that the passion for Model A restoration continues for future generations!