Peacock Foundation - Health & Human Services

Priority: 🟢 PURSUE (Local Foundation) Deadline: Rolling (Board meets quarterly)

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Quick Facts

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About Peacock Foundation

• Mission: Improve lives of South Florida residents through strategic philanthropy
• Leadership: Joëlle Allen (Executive Director)
• Geographic Focus: Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe Counties
• Total Annual Giving: ~$800,000 (2024)
• Number of Grants: 25-30 annually (~$32K average)
• Grant Philosophy: Catalyst funding, not continuing support

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Funding Details

• Award Range: $10K - $100K
• Average Award: ~$32,000
• Duration: Generally single-year; multi-year in special circumstances
• Grant Types: Project and program support
• Cost Sharing: Not required

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Eligibility

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Serving Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe Counties
• Focus areas: Primary health, mental health, oral health, human services
• Important: Peacock support viewed as catalyst, not ongoing funding

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Application Process

Unique Requirements

Steps

1. Submit Letter of Inquiry by U.S. Mail
2. Foundation reviews LOI
3. If interested, invitation to submit full proposal
4. Board reviews quarterly (4 times per year)

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Strategic Alignment

Recommended Route

Route 4: NHELP as Vehicle - Community health service delivery

Why Peacock Fits

1. Local Focus: Perfect Miami-Dade geographic match
2. Primary Health: Aligns with NHELP mobile health services
3. Catalyst Philosophy: Pilot funding for program expansion
4. Relationship Building: Entry to local philanthropic community

Alignment Scores

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Application Strategy

Recommended Framing (from background research)

Key Points to Emphasize:

1. Local Miami-Dade Impact - Community-based approach
2. Primary Care Expansion - Through NeighborhoodHELP
3. Vulnerable Populations - Uninsured, underserved residents
4. Catalytic Investment - Leveraged with other funding sources
5. Clear Health/Social Outcomes - Achievable in 1-2 year period

Letter of Inquiry Template

"Dear Ms. Allen,

NeighborhoodHELP, Florida International University's mobile health program, requests consideration for a [amount] grant to [specific project/expansion]. Serving Miami-Dade County's underserved communities for over 15 years, we have delivered [X] health encounters and connected [Y] residents to essential services.

This catalytic investment would enable us to [specific outcome], leveraging our existing infrastructure and additional funding from [other sources]. We anticipate [measurable outcomes] within [timeframe].

We welcome the opportunity to discuss this further..."

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Timeline

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Board Meeting Schedule

Peacock Foundation board meets 4 times per year for grant review:

• Q1 (Jan-Mar)
• Q2 (Apr-Jun)
• Q3 (Jul-Sep)
• Q4 (Oct-Dec)

Submit LOI well in advance of desired board review

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Contacts

• Executive Director: Joëlle Allen
• Email: joelle@peacockfoundationinc.org
• Website: peacockfoundationinc.org/grants
• Mailing Address: Check website for current address

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Historical Grantees (Reference)

From 2024 records:

• Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Miami
• Communities in Schools of Miami
• Humane Society of Greater Miami
• Miami Theater Center
• Various health and human services nonprofits

NHELP fits the profile of typical grantees

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Supporting Documents Needed

In This Folder

• application/ - LOI and proposal materials
• research/ - Foundation research
• drafts/ - Letter drafts
• supporting-docs/ - Service data, letters

Key Preparation Items

• Verify foundation's current mailing address
• Compile Miami-Dade service statistics
• Identify specific catalytic project
• Document leveraged funding sources
• Prepare 1-2 page LOI

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Notes

• Mail required - Don't email initial inquiry
• Frame as catalyst funding, not ongoing support
• Emphasize local Miami-Dade impact
• Build relationship with Executive Director
• Consider site visit invitation after initial contact