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.