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How to Write a Killer Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to Get a Grant

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Often, the first step in getting a grant is a Letter of Inquiry (sometimes called a Letter of Intent ) – or LOI, for short. On rare occasions, a funder is so convinced by a Letter of Inquiry that the fit is just right, and they’ll write you a check without additional information or supporting documents.

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Florida’s Secret Grant Goldmine: Are You Eligible for These Overlooked Opportunities?

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Florida is home to a wealth of untapped grant opportunities that could provide crucial funding for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals. There are more than 1,875 grant opportunities available in Florida. Yet, many of these grants remain overlooked or underutilized, leaving money on the table.

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AI for good: How you can help Candid Labs empower nonprofits 

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Generative AI can help nonprofit staff work more efficiently and equitably Most recently, we took the opportunity to leverage generative AI to solve a big grant writing pain point: writing Letters of Intent (LOIs). These difficulties stem from factors such as grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.

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Innovative Approaches for Grantmakers to Address Grantee Well-Being

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Some funders are reimagining grantmaking by introducing ultra-streamlined applications, such as five-minute screening forms (in lieu of Letters of Intent), and by allowing brief video reports in place of traditional written ones. Were moving to provide rapid response grants to communities and organizations under attack.

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Grant Writer Cost in 2025: What You Actually Need to Pay [Expert Guide]

Allied Grant Writers

The grant writer cost in 2025 varies widely depending on experience, project type, and scope of work. Rates for simple foundation proposals typically range from $300 to $3,000, while complex federal grants may require significantly higher investments. New grant writers who have written less than three grants charge $20-$35 per hour.

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Starting a Nonprofit? Here Are 5 Must-Know Tips!

GrantNews

Whether you’re just getting started or looking for your first grant, here are five tips you’ll want to know: 1. Learn the Grant Landscape After registering your nonprofit, its time to explore grants. Follow Every Instruction Each grant has specific eligibility and spending requirements.

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The new Candid: A year of progress and what’s on the horizon

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AI writer: Candids new AI writer uses content from an organization’s Candid profile to generate a first-class letter of intent (LOI). Were adding millions of grant transactions to the tens of millions that our datasets already support, further solidifying Candids commitment to offer the most comprehensive view of the sector.

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