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The Art of the Grant Letter of Support (And Why You Should Write It Yourself)
If you've ever submitted a grant proposal, you've probably seen the line buried somewhere in the application guidelines: "Please include letters of support from partnering organizations." Sometimes it's required. Sometimes it's listed as optional. And sometimes there's no mention of it at all — which is exactly when a well-placed letter of support can set your proposal apart from the stack.