******Utilizing the attached file to add on*****Write your Need Statement. Substantiate the need by presenting proof of need. Keep in mind that the Need Statement must reflect best practices in grant writing

• Need Statement
o Establishes the specific problem the proposal will address
o Substantiates the need for addressing this problem by presenting proof of need
o If proof of need requires information that would still need to be accomplished, such as a survey or focus group, the need statement provides a full explanation how this proof would be gathered and what it would address
o Reflects current literature
o Reflects funder interests
o Reflects best practices for grant writing
• Goals
o Align to the need statement
o Clarify what will be accomplished at the completion of the project or at a specific point

• Objectives
o Align to the project goals
o Are specific
o Are measureable

****In addition to adding on to the attached file and references****, please utilize the following information for substance:

Porter, R. (2007). Why academics have a hard time writing good grant proposals. Journal of Research Administration, 38(2), 37–43.

Ward, D. (2012). Writing grant proposals that win (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Chapter 1, “The Conceptual Framework” (pp. 1–19)
Chapter 2, “Other Important Features” (pp. 21–26)