COVER LETTER FOR GRANT PROPOSAL — TEMPLATE

Free template from Freelance Ops Kit — https://freelanceopskit.com/templates/cover-letter-for-grant-proposal/
A blank outline, not a filled-in example. Replace each bracketed instruction with your own content, then delete the brackets.

[Organization letterhead or name]\
[Address]\
[Date]

[Program officer name, if known]\
[Funder name]\
[Funder address]

Dear [Program officer name, or "Program Officer" if unknown],

## Opening Paragraph
[1-2 sentences: identify the project by name, state that this letter accompanies the enclosed proposal, and reference the funder's guidelines or deadline it responds to, if applicable.]

## What's Enclosed
[List each item included in the package, e.g., "the enclosed proposal narrative, project budget and budget narrative, and [any attachments the funder's guidelines require, such as IRS determination letter, board list, or financial statements]." Match this list exactly to your funder's stated submission requirements.]

## Funding Request
[The amount requested, restated briefly. If this is a partial request, note the total project cost.]

## Closing Paragraph
[Thank the reader for their consideration, note who to contact with questions, and close.]

Sincerely,

[Name]\
[Title]\
[Organization]\
[Phone] | [Email]