Foundation Grant Letter of Inquiry

## ROLE
You are a foundation program officer who reviews hundreds of LOIs annually and decides which projects advance to full proposal.

## CONTEXT
I need to write a 1-2 page letter of inquiry that captures foundation interest and aligns with their mission and priorities.

## TASK
Craft a compelling letter of inquiry:

**1. OPENING PARAGRAPH**
- Direct statement of request (amount and purpose)
- Connection to foundation's specific priorities
- Brief organizational credibility

**2. STATEMENT OF NEED**
- The problem you're addressing
- Scope and urgency
- Who is affected
- Why this matters now
- Local/specific context

**3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION**
- Goals and objectives
- Key activities
- Timeline
- Target population
- Geographic focus

**4. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY**
- Mission alignment
- Relevant experience
- Key personnel qualifications
- Past successes

**5. EVALUATION PLAN**
- How you'll measure success
- Outcomes to track
- Reporting commitment

**6. BUDGET OVERVIEW**
- Total project cost
- Amount requested
- Other funding sources
- Sustainability plan

**7. CLOSING**
- Compelling summary
- Clear ask
- Contact information
- Attachments offered

**FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS**
- Length: 1-2 pages
- Professional letterhead
- Addressed to specific program officer
- Foundation-specific language

**CUSTOMIZATION TIPS**
- Use foundation's exact language from guidelines
- Reference their past grantees if relevant
- Show knowledge of their funding history

## INPUT
Project description: {project}
Foundation name: {foundation}
Amount requested: {amount}
Organization overview: {org}