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How to Write an LOI: Letter of Intent, Letter of Interest, Letter of Inquiry

GrantNews

You may be noticing that there are many foundations asking for an LOI before requesting a full grant proposal. A funding source also uses an LOI to determine if applicants align with their vision mission. Additionally, organizations also use the LOI to assess how much staff is needed in order to review the upcoming proposals.

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How to Write an LOI (Letter of Interest or Intent) for Grants

GrantNews

GrantWatch knows that a well-crafted Letter of Intent (LOI) is often your first step to securing vital grant funding. This brief document can set the stage for your entire application, giving you a chance to showcase your organization’s vision and objectives. What Is an LOI or Letter of Intent?

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The Scoop on RFPs: How Grant Funders Target and Attract Proposals

Grant Writer Team

Such is the predicament grant seekers might find themselves in if they don’t carefully read a request for proposals or RFP. An RFP, or Request for Proposal, is a tool that a funding source uses to attract proposals that align with their interests. It is an invitation that outlines precisely what they are seeking from a proposal.

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The Letter That Will Get You Funded

Grant Training Center

In order to assess the validity of a proposal in relationship to the solicitation, many donors, especially foundations, request a Letter of Intent (LOI) from future applicants. This is the letter that will lead to the invitation to apply for the grant. This will be the bulk of your letter.

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LOI’s Sorting out the Confusion and Purpose

Grant Professionals Association

Let’s sort this out, LOI can be a Letter of Inquiry, a Letter of Introduction, or a Letter of Intent. The letters are most often a two-page “brief” proposal that contains the information that your organization wants to convey to a foundation, while also acknowledging their giving pillars.

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What Is an RFP and How Is It Best Used to Apply for Grants?

GrantNews

A Request for Proposal or RFP is a preliminary step in the grant application process. Once you know what the roadblocks are, you can include a strategy to overcome them in your proposal. This final section includes deadlines, conference dates, and the potential need for an LOI or letter of intent.

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A to Z Grant Terminology You’ll Want to Know

Grant Writer Team

Given that you are competing with other applicants, it’s imperative to make your foundation stand out from the crowd. In fact, utilizing proper grant terminology is vital to the success of any grant proposal. Application: Thoroughly review to ensure proper steps and guidelines are followed when writing the grant proposal.

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