What is the purpose of including 'letters of support'?

• A. Validate impact, show ongoing relationships, and strengthen credibility of claims.
• B. Provide budget details.
• C. Describe the event schedule.
• D. Showcase team achievements.

Answer: (A)

Letters of support validate impact by showing external backing from partners, sponsors, and stakeholders. They provide third-party confirmation that the project really does engage with the community, delivers on its promises, and has ongoing relationships beyond the team. This external endorsement strengthens the credibility of the stated claims about outcomes and sustainability, making the impact feel verified and meaningful to judges. They aren’t primarily about budget details, event scheduling, or a team’s past achievements, which are covered in other parts of a submission; letters of support focus on who is backing the work, what they contribute, and why the project matters to them.