FREE Grant Writing Project Evaluation and Metrics Questions and Answers Flashcards

What is the key difference between formative and summative evaluation in grant-funded projects?

Answer: Formative evaluation improves the program during implementation while summative assesses final outcomes

Formative evaluation provides feedback for ongoing program improvement, while summative evaluation judges overall effectiveness at completion.

Which indicator would best measure the long-term impact of a grant-funded literacy program?

Answer: Percentage increase in participants' reading proficiency scores two years post-program

Long-term reading proficiency gains directly measure whether the program achieved its intended lasting impact on literacy skills.

What role does a theory of change play in developing an evaluation framework for a grant proposal?

Answer: It articulates the causal pathway from program activities to intended outcomes

A theory of change maps the assumed causal relationships between what a program does and the results it expects to achieve.

When a funder requires 'mixed methods evaluation,' what is expected?

Answer: Combining both quantitative data and qualitative data collection approaches

Mixed methods evaluation integrates quantitative measures like surveys with qualitative approaches like interviews to provide a comprehensive assessment.

What is the most appropriate use of a cost-effectiveness analysis in grant project evaluation?

Answer: To compare the cost of achieving outcomes across different program approaches

Cost-effectiveness analysis evaluates which program strategy achieves the desired outcomes at the lowest cost per unit of impact.

Which data collection method is most suitable for capturing participants' lived experiences in a grant evaluation?

Answer: Semi-structured interviews

Semi-structured interviews allow evaluators to explore participants' personal experiences, perspectives, and stories in depth.