Grant Prouect: Statement of Need Assignment Instructions

OVERVIEW

The Statement of Need or "Problem Statement" as it is sometimes referred to is a very critical

aspect of the grant proposal. It is critical to the grant proposal because it identifies to the funder

the specific problem you intend to solve and serves as the foundation upon which you will build

your proposal. The problem also needs to align with the mission of the funding organization. If

the problem you intend to address connects with the interests of the funder$/$grant maker, then

there is a chance that they may consider investing in your project. This requires some research on

your part in understanding the interests of the funder. The problem statement should be defined

and clarified before moving forward in writing the proposal. In writing the problem statement

you should include who is affected by the problem, the causes of the problem, current

data$/$statistics to support the problem and how the organization is able to respond to the need.

Some funders require an extensive need or problem statement, while others may just require $1-2$

pages. It is important to follow all the instructions provided by the funding organization, so that

the organization will not be disqualified or penalized.

InSTRUCTIONS

For the Statement of Need, pick a logical "need" for your organization based on its mission

statement and project$/$research idea. Don't create a monstrous, multifaceted "Need" with a large,

involved budget. If you do$,$ it makes the other assignments of the grant proposal more time

consuming to complete. Focus your ideas. The textbook provides a very good example.

Length of the assignment: No less than $1$ page. A title page and reference section

should also be included.

Format of Assignment: Use current APA style when citing your work.

Number of Citations: Use at least $1$ supplementary source.

Acceptable Sources: Use current data and references published within the last $5$ years to

support your need.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.