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How to Write a Killer Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to Get a Grant

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Often, the first step in getting a grant is a Letter of Inquiry (sometimes called a Letter of Intent ) – or LOI, for short. If a funder likes your Letter of Inquiry, they’ll invite you to submit more details about what you would like them to fund. Grant writing doesn’t get any better than that!

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

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LOI: Letter of Intent, Letter of Interest, Letter of Inquiry An LOI should be thought of as a mini-grant proposal where you hit each of the points generally required in a full proposal. You can view sample grants, funding documents, grant application toolkits, and find legal support to help you get started.

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Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included)

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While Candid is working to reduce that burden broadly, here is one specific way we are trying to help: by providing sample grant proposal documents. There are four major documents that you may need to create if your nonprofit is looking for funding. To see this in practice, review our proposal budget sample documents.

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

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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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Ranking above the rest: The top 10 most-read Candid blogs in 2023

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Four common grant proposal documents (free samples included) by Melissa Pulis of Candid Next up, a familiar theme reemerges. Melissa summarizes the major types of documents involved in funders’ grant proposal processes, including letters of inquiry, cover letters, and proposal budgets.

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Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources

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Sample documents and reference materials : Gain inspiration from a collection of sample grant proposals, letters of inquiry, project budgets, and other documents for making your case to funders.

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How to find free things: nonprofit students edition 

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And for more practical application, Candid provides sample templates for documents you will eventually write as an industry professional. These include cover letters, proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and more. . Philanthropy News Digest .