Program/Grant Evaluation

What is evaluation?

• Process of determining merit or worth of a project
• Systematic way of determining how well a project is meeting its goals
  • Define outcomes in measureable terms
  • Ask good questions
  • Collect information to answer questions
  • Use answers for project improvement
  • Share information with stakeholders

What can evaluation do?

Provide information to help improve a project

• Measure progress
• Inform activities, practices, & resource allocation
• Identify problems and costs
• Identify unintended consequences

Provide information for stakeholders or funders

• Determine outcomes & impact
• Confirm success
• Enhance planning, decision-making, & policymaking