When to Apply:
All requests to ICF, whether for initial or renewal funding, must begin with a letter of inquiry. The Foundation accepts letters of inquiry during the year’s first and third quarters (January 1 – March 31 and July 1 – September 30). Letters of inquiry postmarked outside of these dates will be returned to the applying organizations.
Procedure:
- Carefully review the
Eligibility Guidelines page
and the Foundation’s grant programs.
- Use the links below to download a copy of Foundation's
Letter of Inquiry Instruction Form
and our Letter of Inquiry Preparation Tips. These documents will guide you in preparing your LOI.
- Remember, applicants are required to attach an expense and revenue budget, which covers the program or project that is the subject of your letter of inquiry, as well as a listing of funding sources and solicitations to date.
- You may apply to our Small Grant Program if you are seeking a grant of $500 or less.
- Click the Apply Online button on this page or mail a complete letter of inquiry of no more than
2-3 pages and all required attachments to:
Marilyn Gelber
Executive Director
Independence Community Foundation
45 Main St
Suite #409
Brooklyn, New York 11201
What Happens Next?
In most cases, decisions on letters of inquiry will take place within a month of receipt of a complete letter of inquiry. Organizations that are invited to submit a full proposal are encouraged to refer to our Preparing a Full Proposal section for helpful tips.
Downloadable Forms and Resources
1. LOI Instruction Form (.pdf)
2. LOI Preparation Tips (.pdf)
On our Online Resources & Links page, you will find a series of resources that may inform your search for funding. These links are provided as a courtesy only. They lead to nationally and internationally recognized funding organizations that are easily found on the World Wide Web.
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