Overview

In this assignment, you will look at the components of an effective statement of need.

Prompt

Many charitable organizations and government entities provide funds in the form of grants to nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations to assist them in providing services that are believed to benefit society. To obtain these funds, the organization must submit a request for a grant. The entity awarding the grant usually specifies what information must be provided in the grant proposal. A key component of most grant proposals is a statement of need that justifies the request for funds. Your project for this course will be to craft a statement of need for a grant proposal using a provided scenario.

In this assignment, you will look at the components of an effective statement of need.

First, review the required resources that provide tips on writing a statement of need.

Then, using the provided template, answer each of the following in 30 to 60 words:

• What is the purpose of a statement of need in a grant proposal?
• What are the characteristics of an effective statement of need?
• What are some pitfalls that should be avoided when writing a statement of need?

Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:

• Describe the purpose of a statement of need in a grant proposal.
• Identify the characteristics of an effective statement of need.
• Describe some of the pitfalls that should be avoided when writing a statement of need.

The following resources support your work on the assignment:

Reading: The 4 Fundamental Features of a Strong Needs Statement
This resource provides tips for writing an effective statement of need for a grant. You will use this information to complete the practice activity.

Video: Writing the Grant Proposal (12:27)
This resource identifies the components of a well-written statement of need. You will use this information to complete the practice activity.

What to Submit

Respond to each question in the prompt in 30 to 60 words. Use the Module One Practice Activity Template Word Document to complete this assignment. Any references should be cited in APA format. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.