Identifying a Community’s Needs

    One of the elements that will be missing in your grant application and your conception of whatever community need you will be trying to address with your grant-funded project is the community’s views on its own needs. One approach to gather such important input is to conduct a community forum in which members of the community are invited to attend a meeting to share their views with your organization’s leadership. Prepare an invitation letter to a local community group inviting their participation in your community forum.