STEP 1 OF 5
Letter of Intent
The Letter of Intent (LOI) is the first step in the Strategic Partnerships Fund application process. It is designed to help the Grants Committee determine whether a proposed initiative aligns with the Foundation's funding priorities before inviting organizations to submit a full application. It is not a full grant proposal.
We encourage applicants to focus on clarity, strategic alignment, and the impact of their proposed initiative rather than providing extensive organizational history or technical detail.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
August 10-25, 2026
Window
Deadline
11:59 p.m., Aug 25, 2026
Format
A single PDF file
Maximum Length
Two pages, excluding cover sheet
Send to
jessica@soinhealthfoundation.org
All Letters of Intent must be submitted using the official LOI template. Submissions that don't follow the template format will not be reviewed.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Four things to confirm first
Before submitting an LOI, please ensure your organization:
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Is a current or previous Foundation 501(c)(3) grantee
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Is proposing a high-impact initiative that can benefit from multi-year investment
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Is a current or previous Southern Indiana Health Foundation 501(c)(3) grantee
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Can demonstrate measurable mental health outcomes and community impact
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
The strongest LOIs clearly demonstrate:
Strong alignment with SIHF's funding priorities
A clearly defined community need
Evidence-informed approaches
Measurable outcomes
Collaboration with community partners
Potential for long-term community impact
AFTER YOU SUBMIT
What happens next
The Grants Committee will review all eligible LOIs. All organizations that submit an LOI will be notified of their application status by September 1, 2026. Organizations selected to move forward will receive an invitation to submit a full application, while organizations not selected will also be notified.
Ready to start your LOI?
Download the template, then send your completed LOI as a single PDF to Jessica Staten, Executive Director. Questions can be directed to jessica@soinhealthfoundation.org.