When to Submit a Letter of Inquiry
Letters of inquiry can be submitted at any time during the year, but there are deadlines for consideration at specific board meetings. They should be sent via the Foundation's web-based, on-line inquiry form. Inquiries will also be accepted as an email attachment or through the US Mail. Letters of inquiry are not accepted by fax.
What Happens During the Review Process
All letters of inquiry are reviewed by Foundation staff on a regular basis. We are usually able to notify you of our decision to invite or decline to invite a proposal within 1-2 months. In some cases, we may require more information before deciding whether or not to invite a proposal, and will advise you if this is necessary. It is not necessary to contact the Foundation to check on the status of your inquiry.
Completing a New Letter of Inquiry
Complete the on-line inquiry form, filling in all fields. (For more information on completing an on-line form, download the "Tips on Submitting a Letter of Inquiry" document below.) You can opt to Submit the form or Save and Finish Later. You will be prompted to create an account using your email address and a password at the end of the process.
You may also download a copy of the Letter of Inquiry Template (see below). Once completed, email it as an attachment to grants@williampennfoundation.org. Please indicate in the subject line that it is a Letter of Inquiry for Children, Youth and Families.
Lead agencies representing our targeted neighborhoods within the Neighborhood Based Youth Development System Initiative must complete a customized version of the Letter of Inquiry (see link below). Once completed, email it as an attachment to grants@williampennfoundation.org.
Completed inquiry forms may also be mailed to:
Proposal Intake
William Penn Foundation
Two Logan Square – 11th Floor
100 North 18th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Applicants are asked not to send additional supporting materials with the initial letter of inquiry.
What Happens Next
It most cases, decisions on letters of inquiry will take place within 1-3 months. Organizations that are invited to submit a full proposal are encouraged to refer to the Preparing Your Full Proposal section for helpful tips.
If you have any questions, please email grants@williampennfoundation.org
