Write a letter of inquiry for a real or hypothetical program that you are trying to obtain support for. This should include a brief introduction of who you are, what you are proposing to do, and how much money you are requesting. This should be followed by a description of the project. This should be 500 to 1000 words in length.
Your Letter of Inquiry will propose a program that addresses a societal issue related to aging. This assignment will require creativity on your part. Think about a real world solution to an issue that older people face. This assignment can be based on a completely hypothetical program, or based on an existing program.
You do not need to actually implement this idea – but it should be feasible within the budget you propose. The budget is just your best guess based on the equipment and staff needed. Generally, the facility you use already exists – most grants fund nonprofit organizations that already have the staff and facilities, but need money to cover the extra staff time required to implement the project and any key equipment required.
The idea for this written assignment is to propose a program that addresses a societal issue related to aging, and request funding from an organization which will help solve the issue.
The agency I am selecting to ask for my grant proposal/letter of intent is:
SCAN Foundation
Your paper should follow the format of a letter (sample letters attached) and cover the following details:
Chose a funding agency
Clearly describe the idea
Describe how much money you are requesting
Describe the context for the issue you are solving
Describe the population served
Describe how replicable the project may be
Introduce who you are, why you are qualified, and your role on the project
Describe the roles of others needed to implement the project