Problem statements should provide evidence of a problem or issue that exists in a given population.This is a two-part assignment:First, complete the Statement of Problem Questionnaire. You can use the


WORKSHEET 3.1: Statement of Problem Questionnaire

Who? Where? When?

What? Why?

Evidence of Problem

Impact If Problems Resolved?

Who is in need
(people, animals, land, and so forth)?

Why does this problem exist?

What evidence do you have to support your claim?

What will occur if the needs are met? What will be different and how?

Where are they?

(General: city/state; and specific: neighborhood, geography)

What is the problem?

(Get specific)

How is the problem linked to your organization?

When is the problem evident?


Winning Grants Step by Step, Third Edition. Copyright © 2008 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved.