Based on your needs assessment, talk about the youth education issue that's impacting the community and come up with an appropriate and feasible project in response. You must also research and identify a real-life funder for the project, as well as a real-life non-profit organization that would be appropriate to submit the proposal.

1. Introduction paragraph: Outline the purpose of the letter and succinctly state how much funding you are asking for (up to a total of $100,000 for a one-year project) and why
2. Description of the issue: Using your needs assessment and at least one external resource, provide a detailed description of the community, the prevalent challenges you plan to address, and why it is important to respond to this issue now
3. Description of your project: Provide a detailed description of what you plan to do to respond to this issue. What is the project that you are hoping to develop? Make sure you are clear in your description as the funders may not know the issue. If possible, include if there are other similar projects that already exist, and why your project would be different
4. About your organization: Why is your organization the right one to successfully carry out this project? What similar projects have you done in the past? What experience do you have working with the community or these issues
5. Conclusion: Return to the main points of the letter and restate why you should be funded for this project. Clearly explain how this funder is the right fit for your project. Be sure to include contact information and possible next steps

Organization:

• Format as a letter, including relevant addresses, dates, and salutations.
• Integrate a minimum of 1 external resource in your letter, as well as a community organization that would possibly submit the letter of intent to a funder.