In four pages or less (minimum 11 pt font, 1.5 spacing, and .5 inch margins), please describe the goals of the organization and/or project, the plan of action (specific strategies and activities), the amount of funds needed, the time frame, and the methods to be used for evaluating the work. Please also attach the following documents:

1. Application cover sheet
2. Board of directors list
3. Staff list
4. Funding secured and pending
5. Project and organizational budget (for personnel, list each salary as a separate line item)
6. Articles or reports (up to two articles or reports)
7. For requests for continuing support, please include an update on the program previously funded by Columbia and a rationale for continued support.

Letters of inquiry should be sent electronically as attachments to an email to loi@columbia.org by the application deadline.