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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. The LOI should be a brief, one-page, informative letter that summarizes your ultimate full proposal. Keep it professional.

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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. Fortunately, when it comes to the structure of a Letter of Inquiry, you dont have to guess at what is required. As you do that, consider why the funder uses a Letter of Inquiry.

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Nissan Foundation Accepting Letters of Intent for 2025 Grant Cycle

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The Nissan Foundation is accepting letters of intent for its 2025 grant cycle to support projects taking place in late 2025 and early 2026.

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Starting a Nonprofit? Here Are 5 Must-Know Tips!

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From federal, state, and local government grants to private foundations , each has its own terminologylike LOI (Letter of Intent) or RFP (Request for Proposal). Starting a nonprofit has to be more than a passion project, it needs to be a structured process that requires planning, paperwork, and persistence.

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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. What Is an LOI or Letter of Intent? A letter of intent (LOI) is a document that is designed to generate interest from a grant provider. The structure of the LOI is a business letter.

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Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being

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Some funders are reimagining grantmaking by introducing ultra-streamlined applications, such as five-minute screening forms (in lieu of Letters of Intent), and by allowing brief video reports in place of traditional written ones. While challenges remain for funding grantee well-being, some funders are rising to meet them head on.

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

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This final section includes deadlines, conference dates, and the potential need for an LOI or letter of intent. For example, things like requests for additional documentation or letters of stakeholder support. The RFP process is just as valuable – if not more so – to a potential grant seeker.

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