To continue Amelia Peabody’s philanthropy in perpetuity through grants to qualified non-profit organizations in Massachusetts focusing on medicine (human and animal), social welfare, visual arts, historic preservation, and land conservation. Grants support exclusively capital projects and purchases.
The grant program champions Miss Peabody's philanthropic interests, concentrating efforts in Massachusetts. It prioritizes capital projects and purchases that are relevant and beneficial to a wide community, demonstrating measurable and lasting impacts. Successful proposals are well-researched, with clear outcomes, realistic plans, and detailed budgets. Proposals should indicate community support, likelihood of success, the project's proportionality to the organization's size, and evidence of funding from multiple sources. The program values initiatives that have significant local support and can show that the proposed work is valued by the community it aims to serve.