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ORSP Guidelines: Letter of Support

8/25/10

SAMPLE TEMPLATE

[Letterhead]

[Date]

[Addressee]

Dear -----------------------:

¶Introductory Paragraph: Briefly in 2-3 sentences express enthusiasm and

endorsement of grant application. Use project narrative’s exact title and use the full name

of the sponsor (e.g., U.S. Department of Education, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation…).

¶Explanatory Paragraph: Explain why you support this project based on your

position (e.g., mayor of a town, OR director of historical society, OR mediator at

interfaith institution…). What exactly is your entity getting out of this? Why is it

relevant? If you have a history of collaboration with the grant applicant or the grant

applicant’s organization, mention that. Give convincing details on how the grant funding

would help your entity to realize a goal, be good for your specific population, and/or fill a

gap (in services or knowledge).

3rd¶Commitment Paragraph: If applicable, note any contributions (staff, facilities,

services) that your organization is committing to the project. There are two types of

commitment: cost share (costs of project that your entity actually bears) and leveraged

resources (resources that your entity will bring to the project to create synergy between

your resources and those of the project). Note whether your commitment will be cost

share or leveraged resources, and give exact value of any cash or ‘hard’ in-kind

contributions. If applicable, clarify your organization’s plans to sustain the work of this

grant beyond its end.

¶Closing Paragraph: Briefly in 3-4 sentences re-confirm that you are giving your

fullest support/commitment, and end on a positive note, such as that you highly

recommend this project to sponsors and look forward to hearing about its success.

Sincerely,

Name & Title

Entity

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