Send a one-to-two page letter (regular mail or email) that:

• Briefly describes the program or project, its objectives and expected measurable results. (See FAQs for additional guidance)
• States the dollar amount requested.
• Briefly describes the strengths the organization brings to the program including individuals who will be involved.
• Includes proof of 501(c)(3) status.

NOTE: LETTERS OF INQUIRY FOR THE FALL 2012 BOARD MEETING MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (5 PM CST) AUGUST 3, 2012.

• Send requests for grants to an individual.
• Send requests for major support for the arts.
• Send requests for individual scholarships.
• Send more material than we request. It will only waste paper and your dollars.
• Send lengthy bios of the people involved or a history of the organization.

Please wait for us to contact you. Grant proposals are taken under consideration twice yearly. After reviewing your initial Letter of Inquiry, if the Foundation is interested in your project, you may receive a request to submit additional details or supporting materials.