In order to facilitate the processing of written requests, every petitioner should:

Terms Used In 22 CFR 1002.4

  • Foundation: means the Inter-American Foundation. See 22 CFR 1002.2
  • records: includes all books, papers, or other documentary materials made or received by the Foundation in connection with the transaction of its business which have been preserved or are appropriate for preservation by the Foundation as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities, or because of the informational value of data contained therein. See 22 CFR 1002.2

(a) Address his request to:

General Counsel, Inter-American Foundation, 901 N. Stuart St., 10th Floor, Arlington, VA 22203.

(b) Identify the desired record by name or brief description, or number, and date, as applicable. The identification should be specific enough so that a record can be readily identified and found;

(c) Include a check or money order to the order of the “Inter-American Foundation” covering the appropriate search and copying fees, or request a determination of fee;

(d) Allow a reasonable amount of time for reply. Furnishing the requested information will involve search and retrieval of records, copying and mailing;

(e) Blanket requests or requests for “the entire file of” or “all matters relating to” a specified subject will not be accepted.

[37 FR 8375, Apr. 26, 1972, as amended at 71 FR 63236, Oct. 30, 2006]