LETTER OF INQUIRY / LETTER OF INTENT — TEMPLATE

Free template from Freelance Ops Kit — https://freelanceopskit.com/templates/letter-of-intent-template/
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
[2-3 sentences that lead with the need or a concrete detail about who you serve — avoid opening with "On behalf of [Organization], I am writing to request funding for..."]

## Organizational Background
[2-3 sentences on your organization's mission and why it's positioned to carry out this specific project.]

## Problem and Proposed Project
[150-200 words: the need, what you're proposing to do about it, and the outcome you expect — stated realistically, not overpromised.]

## Funding Request
[The amount you're requesting and what it would cover. If this is a partial request, note the total project cost.]

## Closing Paragraph
[Thank the reader, note any attachments the funder's guidelines allow — many LOIs don't allow attachments, so check first — and offer to answer questions or provide more information.]

Sincerely,

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