SUBMIT A WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC LETTER OF INQUIRY BEFORE SUBMISSION OF A FORMAL REQUEST. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. A BRIEF BACKGROUND ON YOUR ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING A HISTORY OF ITS EXISTENCE, THE SIZE OF STAFF AND BOARD AND THE TYPE OF SERVICE PROVIDED. 2. A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, WHAT IT IS DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE, AND HOW THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED. 3. A PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT AND THE AMOUNT YOU INTEND TO REQUEST FROM THE TRUST. 4. A STATEMENT DESCRIBING WHY PARTICIPATION OF THE CARVER TRUST IS VITAL TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT. INDICATE PAST HISTORY WITH THE TRUST.
