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Grant Proposals

Letter of Inquiry (LOI)

Concise grant inquiry letter to gauge funder interest.

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Updated 2/5/2024
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[Organization Letterhead]

[Date]

[Program Officer Name]
[Foundation Name]
[Foundation Address]

RE: Letter of Inquiry - [Project Name]

Dear [Program Officer Name],

[Organization Name] respectfully submits this Letter of Inquiry requesting $[Amount Requested] to support [Brief Project Description].

ABOUT US:
Founded in [Year Founded], [Organization Name] [Mission Statement]. Over the past [Years Active] years, we have served [Number Served] individuals and [Key Accomplishment].

THE NEED:
[Need Statement - describe the problem with data]

OUR APPROACH:
[Project Name] will address this need by:
• [Approach Point 1]
• [Approach Point 2]
• [Approach Point 3]

EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
• [Outcome 1]
• [Outcome 2]
• [Outcome 3]

BUDGET OVERVIEW:
Total Project Cost: $[Total Cost]
Amount Requested: $[Amount Requested]
Other Funding: $[Other Funding] ([Funding Status])

We believe this project aligns with [Foundation Name]'s commitment to [Foundation Focus Area]. We would welcome the opportunity to submit a full proposal.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

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