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Glossary of Commonly Used Grant Terms

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There are currently 2 Terms in this directory beginning with the letter L.
Letter of inquiry / Letter of intent (LOI)
A brief letter outlining an organization's activities and its request for funding that is sent to a prospective donor in order to determine whether it would be appropriate to submit a full grant proposal. Many grantmakers prefer to be contacted in this way before receiving a full proposal.
Letter of support
A simple letter attached as an addendum to your proposal. This letter should be from an "expert" or supporter of your project who tells why he/she believes that your project should be funded.