Grant Writing Program Evaluation and Reporting Questions and Answers Flashcards

Which evaluation approach compares program outcomes against a control group that did not receive the intervention?

Answer: Quasi-experimental design

Quasi-experimental designs use comparison or control groups to measure the effect of an intervention against a baseline.

What is the primary purpose of including a logic model in a grant evaluation plan?

Answer: To visually map the relationship between inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes

A logic model provides a visual framework showing how program resources and activities are expected to lead to desired outcomes.

When reporting grant outcomes to a federal funder, which practice best ensures data credibility?

Answer: Triangulating data from multiple sources and methods

Triangulation strengthens credibility by cross-verifying findings through multiple data sources, methods, or evaluators.

What does the term 'dosage' refer to in the context of program evaluation?

Answer: The extent to which participants were exposed to or engaged in program activities

Dosage measures how much of the program intervention each participant actually received, which affects outcome interpretation.

Which section of a federal grant progress report typically requires grantees to describe challenges encountered and corrective actions taken?

Answer: Narrative performance report

The narrative performance report section is where grantees discuss progress, obstacles, and any adjustments made to the project plan.

What is the main distinction between outputs and outcomes in grant program reporting?

Answer: Outputs are quantifiable products of activities while outcomes are changes resulting from those activities

Outputs are the direct products of program activities (e.g., number of workshops held), while outcomes are the changes that result (e.g., increased knowledge).