The THFF FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. Does the Letter of Intent have to be postmarked or received by the due date?
A. We consider the postmark to be our deadline for the Letter of Intent.,
Q. Is it acceptable to submit the Letter of Intent online or via email?
A. No. We have provided an online entry form for the Letter of Intent. However, we require a hard copy with the required signatures to be mailed to us by the deadline.
Q. How do you submit the online Letter of Intent?
A. The online Letter of Intent form must be printed, signed, and mailed to us. It cannot be submitted electronically at this time.
Q. Should we send a cover letter with our Letter of Intent?
A. The Letter of Intent is all that is required along with a letter stating that you have 501(c)3 status for tax purposes.
Q. I have missed the deadline for the letter of intent. If I submit a letter now, will it be considered for funding?
A. We have been deluged with requests, and have been forced to stick to our deadline. Letters are accepted if postmarked by the due date, but no later. We encourage you to prepare for the next year's review.
Q. I was wondering what your policy was regarding providing grants to the same organization more than once. My organization received funding in the past, and we sould like to apply again in the future.
A. We do not restrict funding to only those who have never received a grant from us before.
Q. I was wondering if I need to use the Letter of Intent form for application, or if I could simply write a letter that includes the information you request? Also, is there a font preference for the Letter of Intent?
A. We prefer the uniformity of our format for the letter of intent to be hard copied to us, postmarked by the due date, but we have no font preference.