All applicants must be IRS recognized 501(c)(3) public charities classified as not a private foundation, registered with the Department of Agriculture to solicit funds in Florida, when applicable, and located in and/or of significant benefit to residents primarily of Miami-Dade County.
- In order for a proposal to be considered for funding, the applicant first must send a brief letter of inquiry that includes:
- organization mission;
- project description with intended outcomes;
- community served and grant period; and
- amount requested and use of funds.
- There is no deadline for inquiries.
- The letter of inquiry must be by U.S. Mail. The Foundation’s small staff is unable to respond to letters of inquiry by telephone or e-mail.
- After initial staff review of eligibility and merit, an invitation letter is mailed with a specific deadline for full online proposal submission.
- Upon deadline, staff determines the completeness of proposal and sends an email to applicant, acknowledging receipt of proposal and requesting additional information.
- Staff calls to schedule a site visit.
- Complete proposals are presented to and reviewed by the Board four times a year.
- Applicants are informed by mail of the proposal’s disposition immediately following the Board’s decision.
- Grant Agreements must be signed by the organization’s Chair, President, or Executive Director and returned to Peacock Foundation, Inc. before payment is mailed to grantee.
- No new proposals can be considered until all terms of Grant Agreement, narrative and financial reporting requirements are met.