Community-based organizations and other non-profit institutions located in
the 20th Congressional District may at times require letters of support (LOS)
for funding proposals they are submitting to city, state, and federal agencies.
The internal review process for these requests may take up to 21 days. Here are
some simple guidelines for groups seeking letters of support:
- To request a letter of
support from Congresswoman Gillibrand, officers at non-profit organizations
should e-mail District Director Mike Russo (
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) or
fax their request on agency letterhead to (518) 581-8430. All
requests should be signed by an officer of the requesting organization.
- The request letter should
have a description of the proposal, the proper name of the funding agency,
and the deadline for the actual proposal. Capital project request letters
should include precise addresses for project locations.
- If the requesting group has
never approached the office before for assistance, that organization must
include in the text of their request some background information about
their activities and organizational history.
- If approved, letters of
support will generally be addressed to the CEO/President of the community-based
organization requesting the letter. In certain cases, letters of support
may be sent directly to the funding agency.
- A letter of support will not
be written if the community-based organization is seeking support for an
item which would be in violation of either office policy or procedure or
raises any ethical questions. Further, letters of support may not be
furnished to all groups that request them.
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