Funding is allocated to public or private non-profit organizations through competitive processes throughout the year. 

These processes (Request for Proposals, Request for Applications) follow the county's procurement procedures.

Contracts are executed with agencies selected for funding, following approval by the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust in their advisory capacity to the Board of County Commissioners.

The level of funding available, and the funding priorities for each competitive process are developed and approved by the Homeless Trust.

Capital funding is allocated as a "loan" with special provisions.

Interested providers/organizations may contact the Homeless Trust to inquire as to the availability of funding through a competitive process. All competitive processes are advertised in the three local newspapers of largest circulation.