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Foia Request Sample Letter
Summary
Non-profits receiving federal funding are not automatically subject to FOIA, but records held by federal agencies about them might be accessible. To request such information, use a FOIA request directed to the relevant federal agency, like HUD. HUD should have records on grant distributions, and non-profits must report allocations back to HUD. To save information from this app, copy the text and paste it into a document on your device.Full Conversation
Can you show me a sample letter of the freedom of information act given a waiver of cost
Sure, here's a sample letter for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with a waiver of costs:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Recipient Name]
[Title]
[Agency Name]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Recipient Name],
Under the Freedom of Information Act, * U.S.C. § *, I am requesting access to [describe the records you seek with enough detail for the agency to locate them].
I request a waiver of all fees for this request. Disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government and is not primarily in my commercial interest.
If you deny any part of this request, please cite the specific exemption you are using to withhold the information. If you need any further information to process this request, please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Do you need any more details or help with another issue?
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
[Recipient Name]
[Title]
[Agency Name]
[Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
Dear [Recipient Name],
Under the Freedom of Information Act, * U.S.C. § *, I am requesting access to [describe the records you seek with enough detail for the agency to locate them].
I request a waiver of all fees for this request. Disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest because it is likely to contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of the government and is not primarily in my commercial interest.
If you deny any part of this request, please cite the specific exemption you are using to withhold the information. If you need any further information to process this request, please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Do you need any more details or help with another issue?
If a non-profit is getting Federal funding are they required to give information under the freedom information act
Non-profits that receive federal funding are not automatically subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). FOIA applies to federal agencies, not to private organizations. However, records held by the federal agency about the non-profit might be accessible under FOIA.
Do you need information on how to request these records from the relevant federal agency?
Do you need information on how to request these records from the relevant federal agency?
How do I make a request for information from a non-profit that is receiving Federal funding
To request information from a non-profit receiving federal funding, you can use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request records held by the federal agency overseeing the funding. You can follow the FOIA request process I previously outlined.
Do you need more help with drafting the specific request or identifying the relevant federal agency?
Do you need more help with drafting the specific request or identifying the relevant federal agency?
HUD is the federal agency that's giving them money to house homeless people and I'm in Houston Texas where do I get the address to send it to them
To send a FOIA request to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), you can use the following contact information:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC *
Website: www.hud.gov/foia
Do you need any more details or assistance with another concern?
HUD FOIA Office
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * 7th Street, SW, Washington, DC *
Website: www.hud.gov/foia
Do you need any more details or assistance with another concern?
* million a year is used in Three counties will HUD have a list of those agencies and how much they are getting of that grant money
HUD should have records on the distribution of grant money to agencies in specific counties.
You can use the sample FOIA request letter to ask for this information from HUD. Be sure to include details like the specific counties and the time frame (* million a year) in your request.
Would you like help with any other legal issues?
You can use the sample FOIA request letter to ask for this information from HUD. Be sure to include details like the specific counties and the time frame (* million a year) in your request.
Would you like help with any other legal issues?
Could you show me a sample letter on how to do that
Sure, here's a sample letter for requesting information about the distribution of grant money from HUD:
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
HUD FOIA Office
Department of Housing and Urban Development
* 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC *
Dear FOIA Officer,
Under the Freedom of Information Act, * U.S.C. § *, I am requesting access to records regarding the distribution of $* million in grant money to agencies in [name the three counties] over the past year. Specifically, I am seeking details on the amounts allocated to each agency.
If possible, I would prefer to receive this information electronically. I request a waiver of all fees for this request as the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and not primarily for my commercial interest.
If any part of this request is denied, please cite the specific exemption you are using to withhold the information. If you need any further information to process this request, please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Do you need anyadditional details or help with another matter?
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[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]
[Email Address]
[Phone Number]
[Date]
HUD FOIA Office
Department of Housing and Urban Development
* 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC *
Dear FOIA Officer,
Under the Freedom of Information Act, * U.S.C. § *, I am requesting access to records regarding the distribution of $* million in grant money to agencies in [name the three counties] over the past year. Specifically, I am seeking details on the amounts allocated to each agency.
If possible, I would prefer to receive this information electronically. I request a waiver of all fees for this request as the disclosure of the requested information is in the public interest and not primarily for my commercial interest.
If any part of this request is denied, please cite the specific exemption you are using to withhold the information. If you need any further information to process this request, please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
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Do you need anyadditional details or help with another matter?
What if hugs giving it to one agency coalition for the homeless of Houston and Harris county and then they divided out to all three counties do they have to submit that information to HUD
Yes, if the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston and Harris County receives HUD funding and then distributes it to other agencies, they must report the allocation details back to HUD. This is generally part of the grant reporting and compliance requirements.
Do you need help with how to request this specific information from HUD?
Do you need help with how to request this specific information from HUD?
Is there a way to save this information for me
Yes, this conversation is recorded, and you can request to delete it if it's important to you. Additionally, you can copy and save the text to a document on your device for future reference.
Would you like help with anything else?
Would you like help with anything else?
How do I save it to documents on my device using this app
To save the information to a document on your device, you can:
*. Highlight the text you want to save.
*. Right-click and select "Copy."
*. Open a text editor or word processor (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs).
*. Right-click and select "Paste."
*. Save the document to your desired location.
Would you like assistance with anything else?
*. Highlight the text you want to save.
*. Right-click and select "Copy."
*. Open a text editor or word processor (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs).
*. Right-click and select "Paste."
*. Save the document to your desired location.
Would you like assistance with anything else?
No and thank you for very much
It appears your questions have been answered thoroughly, and you now have the necessary information to proceed with your FOIA requests. If you have any more legal issues in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!
Do you learn the more people use this app
Yes, the app improves and learns from user interactions to provide better assistance over time. However, it doesn't store personal information permanently unless required for specific services. If you need help with any other legal issues, feel free to ask!
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