The Junior League of Miami, Inc. (JLM) will begin accepting Grant Partner applications for the 2026-2027 cycle on October 8, 2025. All applications must be submitted by November 12, 2025, at 5:00pm EST.   Each year, our organization provides funding for Community Programs that fit within our focus area or additional areas of impact.  Note that the applications for grant funding partners and community partners are separate applications.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Junior League of Miami, Inc. is an organization of women committed to advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

FOCUS AREA

Food Insecurity

ADDITIONAL AREAS OF IMPACT

Homelessness

Family violence

Children and women’s health

Early childhood education

Foster care

COMMUNITY GRANTS

The Junior League of Miami will continue its tradition of awarding grants to like-minded local nonprofits. Funding will support programs whose goals and objectives align with the League’s focus area of food insecurity and/or additional areas of impact.

All grants will be awarded in July, and any associated grant activity should take place from July 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027.  Grant activities must serve those who live and work within Miami-Dade County.

Organizations selected as a Grant Funding Partner will sign a contract with the Junior League of Miami, Inc. This contract requires the organization to indemnify, release and hold harmless the League. It also requires disclosure and accountability on the use of League funds. The Junior League of Miami, Inc. reserves the right to terminate its contractual relationship with any grantee at any point.

FINAL REPORTING if selected

Grant Funding Partner recipients are required to submit a Final Grant Report no later than 30 days following the end of their grant period (August 31, 2027). The report should provide: (1) documentation of completed deliverables, activities, and expenses from the grant period; (2) thoughtful feedback related to the JLM Strategic Plan, and (3) submit a minimum of five high-quality photos that JLM may use for external communications and marketing purposes.  

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

All eligibility criteria must be met for an application to be considered:

• Grant Funding Partners must fall within the League focus area or additional areas of impact as described above.
• Applying organizations must have current 501(c)(3) status and must be registered with the Department of Agriculture to solicit funds in Florida.
• All funds from the Grant Funding Partnership must be for the benefit of a Miami-Dade County program.
• League funds may NOT be used for:
  • Capital costs
  • Fundraising
  • Operational expenses
  • Insurance
  • Tuition or individual scholarships
  • Religious or political activities
• Have a representative in attendance at the Junior League of Miami Community Breakfast scheduled for October 7th. (Can be a staff member or active volunteer)

GRANT FUNDING PARTNER SELECTION PROCESS

1. All applications undergo an initial review by the Program Development Committee.
2. Semi-finalists for Community Projects and Community Grants may be asked to make a presentation.
3. Final Selection:  Grant Funding Partner final selection are made by the Junior League of Miami Board of Directors.

APPLICATION DEADLINE & INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION

The deadline for submissions is Friday, November 12, 2025 at 5pm. The Grant Funding Partnership Application will be considered a complete by submitting the application and required documentation into one pdf in order of request. Note that incomplete applications will not be read by the committee.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP APPLICATION COMPONENTS

• Organization Introduction: Describe the applicant organization, including mission, current major programs, population served, and area(s) of expertise.
• Annual Operating Budget: Include the applicant organization’s annual operating budget.
• Statement of Need: Identify the need this project seeks to support. Include a description of how this project relates to the Junior League’s focus area of food insecurity or one of the additional areas of impact.
• Implementation: Describe the activities, intended outcomes, and community impact for the project. For Community Project Applicants, please describe the role of Junior League volunteers in the proposed project, including a description of the specific task(s), location, times and flexibility, if any, for the volunteer work.
• Requested Funding Amount: State the total amount of funding that your organization is requesting for the proposed project. (Max funding for a Community Project is $10,000 and is provided to the JLM committee for use toward project activities; Max funding for a Community Grant is $25,000)
• Financial Narrative: Present a line-item budget reflecting all expenses and funding sources that clearly identify how the Junior League of Miami’s funds will be used for the project. For Community Projects Applicants – A separate line item must be shown in the budget If security screenings are required; the level of security should be clearly disclosed in the application where indicated. 

REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

In addition to the background and narrative responses, the following documents must be submitted with the application:

1. An IRS letter setting forth the organization’s current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3).
2. A copy of the organization’s registration with the Florida Department of Agriculture for solicitation as a charitable organization.
3. A list of the organization’s current Board Members.
4. Current financial statement(s).
5. Detailed budget for requested funds.

TIMELINE

• November 12, 2025 – Applications due by 5pm
• November 2025 – February 2026 – Review and follow up with applicants
• April 2026 – Applications approved
• July 1, 2026 – Grants distributed
• July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 – Grant Funding Partner activation should be implemented.
• August 31, 2027 – Final Grant Report Due

For more information, please contact ProgramDevelopment@JLMiami.org