2009 LETTER OF INQUIRY (LOI) NARRATIVE RESPONSE
Please address the following within four pages using Times 12-point font, single-spaced. All margins must be one inch. Pages should be numbered. Please confirm the following. If needed, please expand and clarify in this narrative. _____ Project is already part of agency’s overall strategic plan. _____ Agency expects to be able to show concrete progress within the first year. _____ Project will be sustainable after the NWP grant funds have been expended. _____ Agency has an established track record of raising funds to continue projects of this scope. _____ Ongoing operational funding for this project seems secure. _____ Agency and its services have reputations that are solid and uncontroversial. _____ Agency’s board is well developed and operational. _____ Agency has the ability to successfully implement the project. The project is ________% developed and ready for implementation. Agency Description – Please include: 1. Agency mission and history 2. Population(s) served by your agency 3. Brief description of current programs 4. Significant accomplishments 5. Major funding sources 6. Other background pertinent to your agency Project Description – Please discuss: 1. Project purpose 2. Project’s target population a. Population Served b. Number Served c. Criteria for eligibility 3. Steps required before implementation 4. Project plan and time-line 5. Project administration and operation 6. Evaluation criteria and measurable goals 7. Cost and plan for sustainability 8. Specific use of grant funds 9. Proposed payment plan of funds 10. Other funding (secured or pending) 11. Documented community need for this project 12. Specific impact of this project 13. Opportunities for donor recognition.