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

Get Fully Funded

Often, the first step in getting a grant is a Letter of Inquiry (sometimes called a Letter of Intent ) – or LOI, for short. If the funder doesn’t provide guidance, you can use our tried-and-true template for a stellar Letter of Inquiry! 5 Tips to Getting Grants with an LOI 1. Take a moment to reflect.

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Wrapping up 2024

Grant Professionals Association

Consider the following: How many grants and LOIs did you submit? Spend some time to update and refresh your toolkit of grant templates and answers to commonly asked questions as well as your organization's supporting documents. If you will be out of the office, ensure your team and funders know who should be contacted in your absence.

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LOI’s Sorting out the Confusion and Purpose

Grant Professionals Association

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 Writing or School Fundraising: Which is Better?

Big Fundraising Ideas

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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FOA: What Is It and How Can It Help You Get a Grant?

GrantNews

Is there an earlier deadline for a letter of intent (LOI) or pre-proposal? outlines, templates) linked to the RFA? Does the due date allow sufficient time to develop a competitive application? What are the internal deadlines ? Program Description: Does your research fit the funding agency’s research objectives?

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Questions to Ask Before Responding to a Funding Opportunity

Peak Proposals

Are there any templates that must be used for any section of the proposal (e.g., This question can come up particularly with letters of interest (LOIs). Although uncommon, sometimes proposals are accepted in multiple languages, which gives you and your team options if you are multilingual. ☞ Interested in formatting tips?

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