Library Grants

JULY 11, 2023

Annual Deadline: September 1, 2023 Lois Lenski, children’s book author and 1946 Newbery medalist for Strawberry Girl, had a life-long concern that all children have access to good books.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Generative AI can help nonprofit staff work more efficiently and equitably Most recently, we took the opportunity to leverage generative AI to solve a big grant writing pain point: writing Letters of Intent (LOIs). Candid’s AI-powered LOI writer assistant aids fundraisers and provides guidance on writing different sections of an LOI.

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Grant Professionals Association

AUGUST 20, 2024

Why then has the industry let “LOI” remain in use? Do you even know what LOI is short for? Confusion exists because LOI has three commonly referenced meanings. Let’s sort this out, LOI can be a Letter of Inquiry, a Letter of Introduction, or a Letter of Intent. Crafting the LOI is a great skill to master.

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Grant Writer Team

AUGUST 29, 2024

Letter of Intent (LOI) Some grants require an LOI before you can submit a full application. An LOI is a synopsis of your application. GrantWatch often indicates if an LOI is mandatory, optional, or not required. Submitting an LOI when required is essential to avoid immediate disqualification.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This final section includes deadlines, conference dates, and the potential need for an LOI or letter of intent. Submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Submit an LOI in advance of the application. Submit an LOI in advance of a full proposal. Submit an LOI prior to a full grant application.

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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

Letters of inquiry (LOI) If you’re new to fundraising and grant writing, you may have not heard the term letter of inquiry , or LOI. A letter of inquiry or LOI is something a funder may ask for in lieu of a full grant proposal. Honestly, when you do, it’s good news. Other times, it serves as the entire proposal.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 28, 2024

Prest Kresge Foundation Shamar Bibbins will succeed Lois DeBacker as managing director of Kresge’s environment program. Also, the Getty Foundation tapped a new associate director, and the Chicago philanthropist Ann Lurie has died.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

In this 60-minute grant writing deep-dive session, Margit Brazda-Poirier shares her 1-page formula for writing LOIs that get attention from funders every time and we dive deep into two registrants' draft LOIs for feedback.

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GrantNews

AUGUST 29, 2024

For grants over $10,000, a Letter of Intent (LOI) will be submitted prior to applying. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) before applying. There are grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofits to benefit disadvantaged communities.

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Instrumentl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this post, we dig into what is a letter of inquiry to a foundation, how to write a letter of inquiry that stands out in three simple steps, along with some helpful tips for writing effective LOIs to foundations.

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Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Letter of Intent/Inquiry (LOI): Some application processes start with an LOI. LOIs may need to be submitted ahead of the posted application deadline. Sometimes, you can wait months between submitting an LOI and being invited to submit a grant application.

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Grant Training Center

JANUARY 16, 2023

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. Review, if possible, other LOIs written to your donor. This is the letter that will lead to the invitation to apply for the grant.

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Instrumentl

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Learn how to write compelling Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) with practical advice from grant experts. Discover essential tips from recorded events with Arnisha Johnson and Margit Brazda Poirier to increase your chances of success in securing funding for your nonprofit.

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Big Fundraising Ideas

MARCH 12, 2024

In these cases, schools can send a letter of inquiry (LOI), a formal funding request. Depending on the grantor’s preference, LOIs can be emailed or delivered by mail. An LOI contains a short organization description, a quick project pitch, and an invitation to apply. Letters of Inquiry Some grant awards are by invitation only.

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Instrumentl

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this post, we dig into what is a letter of inquiry to a foundation, how to write a letter of inquiry that stands out in three simple steps, along with some helpful tips for writing effective LOIs to foundations.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Finally, I end the book with a demonstration of an LOI letter of inquiry using ChatGPT as a refining tool and include my thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and the future of grant writing. The book is currently published on Amazon, and you can purchase the hardcover, softcover, or Kindle version.

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GrantNews

JUNE 24, 2024

A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted prior to applying. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. Grants for the State’s Community and Economic Development Grants to eligible South Carolina municipalities, government agencies, and nonprofits for conservation projects.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I recently followed Tip #1 detailed below for a client, and it led us through a quick invitation to an LOI followed by a site visit. Write a one-page LOI-style explanation of your organization and how the program, project, or equipment you’re seeking dovetails with the foundation’s stated objectives and focus areas. INTROVERT ALERT!

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

Fueled by passion for our mission, she made lists of the most likely supporters and then got to work, sending out 300 letters of intent (LOIs) to potential funders in New York with an interest in horses. Eventually, our LOI push helped us find LOHR’s largest funder, who we had no previous experience with.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit write strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 5, 2024

With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit write strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.

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Grant Writer Team

APRIL 11, 2024

For a grant seeker, an RFP will inform them of the funder’s interests, allowing them to tailor their Letter of Intent (LOI) or full grant application to generate interest in their proposed program or activity. It is an invitation that outlines precisely what they are seeking from a proposal.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JULY 29, 2022

The Giver” by Lois Lowry (As well as “Gathering Blue,” “Messenger,” and “Son”). “Last Summer at the Golden Hotel” by Elyssa Friedland. Stay Close” by Harlan Coben. Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. While Justice Sleeps” by Stacey Abrams. The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb.

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GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Writing LOIs and budget proposals. In addition to writing grants, grant writers can be hired for a wide range of other services including, but not limited to:: Consulting for businesses, foundations, corporations and government agencies. Locating contract and funding opportunities. Securing funds for projects, programs or services.

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Grant Professionals Association

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Other assignments include a research-paper (where we focus on evidence-based program design), a midterm LOI written to a specific funder, a site visit presentation, and the final full proposal. This assignment allows the class to discuss how to respectfully talk about the population of focus without “othering” them.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

APRIL 16, 2023

Create a quarterly statement of work for retainer clients Since your contract for retainer work likely won’t specify which grants or LOIs you’ll write (if part of your retainer is finding the grant opportunities for them) create a quarterly statement of work.

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PKS Grants & Accounting Solutions

AUGUST 3, 2018

Typically this consists of your organization writing and sending a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to the funder. The step of submitting an LOI is not necessarily always required by all funders, which means that in some cases this step can be skipped. The letter should strictly adhere to the structure laid out in the guidelines.

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WT Grant Foundation

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Jenny will trace one successful grant from LOI to funding to provide insight into what reviewers look for at every stage of the Foundation’s rigorous review process.

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GrantNews

APRIL 10, 2024

An LOI is required prior to a full proposal. Fellowships to undergraduate students at IHEs in multiple locations for research studies related to the neurosciences. Up to $30,000 for nonprofits and public benefit corporations, and schools to build organizational capacity.

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GrantNews

JULY 30, 2024

A Letter of Inquiry (LOI) must be submitted prior to applying. New applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Additional Pets and Animal Wildlife Grants, Along With In-kind Support Grants to eligible nonprofits, museums, wildlife centers, zoos, and educational institutions for programs promoting animal welfare.

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Grant Professionals Association

MARCH 11, 2024

So much of grant professionals’ time is spent navigating unwritten rules of engagement - does this organization accept an LOI or do we have to be invited? Do we have to have a relationship with a Trustee? If I call them, are they going to be annoyed?

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Candid

AUGUST 25, 2022

I have learned how to deep dive into Foundation Directory, align our grant asks with funders’ typical award amounts, and use Candid Learning’s sample letters of inquiry (LOIs). Now you can find me at the library frequently, combing through Candid’s resources. My journey to become a fundraiser has paid off.

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GrantNews

JULY 23, 2024

A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted by applicants for funding of other projects in the Foundation’s general areas of interest, including animal welfare. Funding is for activities in focus areas that include animal welfare in animal shelters and animal rescue agencies.

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Grant Writer Team

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Letter of Intent (LOI): Often the first step in a grant application process for some private funding sources (i.e. Joint Venture (JV): Two like-minded strategic partnership organizations working together to strengthen grant award submissions. corporations and foundations).

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GrantNews

MAY 29, 2024

Certain applicants will be required to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) and contact their International Labor Organization (ILO) prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding supports research and development projects that demonstrate technology transfer potential.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

AUGUST 1, 2022

You’ll also want to keep track of LOI due dates and award announcement dates. If you keep all the grants you want to apply for in one section of your grant pipeline spreadsheet, then you can quickly see when the deadlines are.

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GrantNews

JUNE 5, 2024

A Letter of Intent (LOI) must be submitted prior to a full grant application. The goal is to then utilize this broader understanding in the treatment of rare diseases. In addition, grants to eligible nonprofits for programs to benefit medically-underserved populations.

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