How to Write A Grant Proposal Letter
A grant proposal letter is usually used to initiate funding requests with small organizations and non profits that do not have a formal process set in place.
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Instructions
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If no prior connection or grant funding has been made with the organization write a intro of the organization your representing. Include what you do and who you help. Also include a brief organizational history.
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If prior grant funding has been given by the targeted organization, then let them know recent changes and improvements.
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All basic steps of a grant proposal should be included but in a very condensed form. Such as: need process, goals and objectives, key personnel working of the project, and the evaluation procedure.
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In the letter of grant proposal make sure you address what your project is, what must happen for the project to get going, who will benefit from the project and how long the project will last.
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In your letter of proposal for your grant make sure to include how much the project will cost and what percentage of that your asking the organization for. If possible tell them how the other percentage of the project will be funded. A list of fundraisers and other funders would be beneficial. If the list gets long you can add a appendix to the letter and just refer readers to the grant appendix.
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Write the grant proposal in first person, unlike other forms of grant proposals this type is written in a personal format.
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Tips & Warnings
Most grant funders will also request the applicant to enclose a proof of nonprofit status and annual budget.
Grant proposal letters are usually only a page and a half. Absolutely not longer then two pages. If funders want more they will request a grant proposal.
