Writing 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 fora 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?