s to ask: Service Projects: Is there a data-supported need in your service area? For research projects: What is the next logical step in research in your topic area? Gather and cite SPECIFIC data in your background materials. Is anyone else doing this work? If so, why should the sponsor fund you?Unsupported image type. Is my approach new and innovative (for my area)? If so, prove the need for the approach!! Can my idea be completed in the time frame/funding of the grant