The Foundation accepts unsolicited letters of inquiry through its Responsive Grantmaking strategy on an ongoing basis.  In an effort to manage the Foundation's review of letters of inquiry, proposals submitted before the 15th of a given month will be reviewed during the following month.  Funding decisions are made by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.  For additional funding guidelines, please visit the following link:  http://www.archstone.org/info-url_nocat2293/info-url_nocat_show.htm?doc_id=34504