Grant Writing Program Evaluation and Reporting Questions and Answers Flashcards

Which federal reporting system is commonly used to submit performance progress reports for grants funded by multiple U.S. agencies?

Answer: Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR)

The Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR) is the standardized format used across federal agencies for reporting research grant progress.

In a grant evaluation plan, what is the purpose of establishing baseline data before program implementation?

Answer: To provide a starting measurement against which future progress can be compared

Baseline data establishes the pre-intervention condition so that changes attributable to the program can be accurately measured.

What type of evaluation question is best answered by analyzing whether a program was implemented as originally designed?

Answer: Fidelity assessment

A fidelity assessment examines whether the program was delivered as planned, which is critical for interpreting outcome results.

When a funder requires disaggregated data in a grant report, what are they asking for?

Answer: Data broken down by subgroups such as demographics, geography, or program site

Disaggregated data is broken down by relevant subgroups to reveal patterns and ensure equitable impact across populations.

Which of the following best describes a performance measure that tracks the percentage of participants who complete a training program?

Answer: An outcome indicator

Completion rate is an outcome indicator because it measures a result achieved by participants rather than a resource used or activity performed.

What is the recommended practice when grant evaluation findings reveal that a program objective was not met?

Answer: Report the finding honestly along with an analysis of contributing factors and planned adjustments

Transparent reporting of unmet objectives with root cause analysis demonstrates accountability and supports continuous improvement.