This document provides strategies for strengthening needs statements in grant proposals using data and research. It outlines four strategies: 1) using specific and local data; 2) presenting data in an easy-to-follow way from "big to small"; 3) citing relevant research; and 4) helping the reader follow the argument and draw conclusions. Examples are provided for each strategy to illustrate how to incorporate compelling local data, cluster and sequence information clearly, support needs with outside studies, and explicitly state the implications of the presented evidence.

1. Advanced Needs Statements How Data and Research Can Strengthen Grant Proposals 4 th Annual Funding Resources Conference October 22, 2008

24. Use Charts and Tables XXXXXX Funding By Source: 2002 - 2008 $0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $6,000,000 $7,000,000 $8,000,000 $9,000,000 $10,000,000 % Change 8.90% 5.87% -8.15% -16.59% 7.84% 3.41% Total 1 $676,717 $736,963 $780,212 $716,602 $597,700 $644,567 666,538 % Change 7.78% -7.27% -1.23% -0.16% -38.67% -16.05% Total 2 $3,429,708 $3,696,369 $3,427,813 $3,385,645 $3,380,311 $2,073,152 1,740,345 % Change 1.78% 1.13% 2.76% -1.18% 26.92% 0.00% Total 3 $4,257,451 $4,333,198 $4,382,256 $4,503,416 $4,450,466 $5,648,743 5,648,743 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

25. Use Charts and Tables 23% Mental Health Services 28% Support Groups 29% Legal Services 32% Emergency Financial Assistance 37% Dental Care 43% Food Percent Needing but Unable to Access Services

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