Instructions for Submitting a Letter of Inquiry (LOI)

Letters of Inquiry may be submitted at any time. The Foundation will acknowledge receipt of the LOI within 3 months and notify the applicant organization of the results of the Foundation’s review and decision whether to request a complete grant proposal. Letters of Inquiry should be approximately 2-3 pages in length, following the format below.

1. The Funding Request. Describe your funding request. Include the dollar amount you are requesting and the period the funds would cover. Highlight how your proposed program/project fits with the Foundation’s mission and goals, and one of the Foundation’s grantmaking priority areas. Requests for organizational improvement support within the Strengthening Nonprofit Health Organizations grantmaking priority area should not exceed $50,000.

2. About your Organization. Describe your organization’s history and mission, including the year it was established

3. Problem or Opportunity. Describe the particular health problem or opportunity your program or project seeks to address. What is the current magnitude of this problem or opportunity specific to the state of Georgia or your local community/region?

4. Program. Describe the program’s purpose and list 2-3 major objectives for this project/program during the proposed funding period.

5. The Target Population. Describe who will benefit from this program. Highlight any relevant characteristics (i.e. gender, age groups, ethnic-racial composition, disability socio-economic status and/ or income) that further clarify your target group.

6. Success, Outcomes and Results. As a result of funding, what constitutes success for your organization or
program? Describe how the program will be evaluated. Describe the steps you are currently taking to sustain your programs.

Letters of Inquiry should be submitted in writing (on applicant letterhead) and mailed to the attention of:

Director of Grants Management
Healthcare Georgia Foundation, Inc.
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 1100
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
404-653-0990 (P) 404-577-8386 (F)

info@healthcaregeorgia.org

Instructions for Submitting a Proposal
Following the receipt and favorable review of the applicant organization’s LOI, the Foundation will provide guidelines and a request for the submission of a full written grant proposal including timelines for
submission. Foundation staff will contact representatives of the applicant organization following the submission of the grant proposal. Staff will then undertake an extensive technical and financial analysis of your proposal. Healthcare Georgia Foundation meets quarterly to review grant recommendations. The entire application and proposal review process normally takes approximately 8-9 months. Submit questions regarding the application process to Healthcare Georgia Foundation’s Director of Grants Management.