Episode 14

How To: Tracking Down Data for Needs Statements

Jul 10, 2025 | Season 8

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Any experienced grant professional will tell you: if you don’t have a need for the grant, there is no need to write the grant. A needs assessment (or problem statement) requires data from reputable sources to show community need for your proposed program or project. This episode spells out where to find such data – from government agencies to your own backyard.

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