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\n How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal Congressional Research Service 7
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\nIntroduction: Presenting a Credible Applicant
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\nIn the introduction, applicants describe their organization and demonstrate that they are qualified to carry out the proposed project—they establish their credibility and make the point that they are a good investment, in no more than a page. Statements made here should be carefully tailored,  pointing out that the overall goals and purposes of the applicant are consistent with those of the funding source. This section should provide the following:
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\nA brief history of the organization, its past and present operations, its goals and mission, its significant accomplishments, any success stories.
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\nReference should be made to grants, endorsements, and press coverage the organization has already received (with supporting documentation included in the appendix).
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\nQualifications of its professional staff, and a list of its board of directors.
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\nIndicate whether funds for other parts of the project are being sought elsewhere; such evidence will strengthen the proposal, demonstrating to the reviewing officer that all avenues of support have been throughly explored.
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\nAn individual applicant should include a succinct resume relating to the objectives of the proposal (what makes the applicant eligible to undertake the work or project?).
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\nProblem Statement or Needs Assessment
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\nThis section lays out the reason for the proposal. It should make a clear, concise, and well-supported statement of the problem to be addressed, from the beneficiaries’ viewpoint, in no more than two pages. The best way to collect information about the problem is to conduct and document both a formal and informal needs assessment for a program in the target or service area. The information  provided should be both factual and directly related to the problem addressed by the proposal. Areas to document are as follows:
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\nPurpose for developing the proposal.
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\nBeneficiaries—who are they and how will they benefit.
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\nSocial and economic costs to be affected.
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\n Nature of the problem (provide as much hard evidence as possible).
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\nHow the applicant or organization came to realize the problem exists, and what is currently being done about the problem.
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\nStress what gaps exist in addressing the problem that will be addressed by the  proposal.
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\nRemaining alternatives available when funding has been exhausted. Explain what will happen to the project and the impending implications.
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\nMost important, the specific manner through which problems might be solved. Review the resources needed, considering how they will be used and to what end.
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