Peacock Foundation Inc. Grants

The Peacock Foundation Inc. grants support the health and well-being of South Florida's children and families through contributions to eligible 501(c)(3) public charities. The foundation prioritizes proposals that address human services, education, health, youth, elderly care, disabilities, arts for educational purposes, and environmental education. All applicants must submit a letter of inquiry detailing their mission, project description, community served, and funding request. The foundation does not fund capital campaigns, individuals, or lobbying efforts.

Note: The Board of Peacock Foundation, Inc. meets four times per year to review grant proposals and evaluation reports. 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.
Peacock Foundation, Inc. enhances and promotes the good health and  well-being of South Florida’s children and families.
Founded in 1947, Peacock Foundation, Inc.’s mission is to enhance and promote the good health and well-being of children and families through contributions, gifts, and grants to eligible nonprofit organizations located in and/or of significant benefit primarily to residents of Miami-Dade County.
Peacock Foundation, Inc. supports specific projects and general operations in these interest areas:

• Human Services
• Education
• Health
• Children/Youth
• Elderly
• People with Disabilities
• Arts for Educational Purposes
• Environmental Education

The Board of Peacock Foundation, Inc. meets four times per year to review grant proposals and evaluation reports. It is only through strong partnerships with our grantees that Peacock Foundation, Inc. may accomplish its mission to serve our beloved community.
Although multi-year grants are made in special cases, our support should not be viewed as a continuing source of funds. The Foundation receives many more requests than available funds to distribute in any one fiscal year.

Eligibility

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; andamount requested and use of funds.

Ineligibility

Peacock Foundation, Inc. does not fund:capital campaigns, construction, or renovation projectsdeficit financing or debt reductionconferences or festivalsfundraising events or advertisingspecial events or athletic eventsindividualslobbying to influence legislationreligious organizations, unless engaged in a significant project benefiting the entire community.