Grant Writing Program Evaluation and Reporting 2

Question 1

A logic model's 'outputs' section should document which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Direct products of program activities

Answer

Outputs are the direct, tangible products of program activities, such as number of workshops held or participants served.

Question 2

Which evaluation design provides the strongest evidence of a program's causal impact?

Accepted Answer

Randomized controlled trial (RCT)

Answer

RCTs randomly assign participants to treatment and control groups, providing the strongest causal evidence of program effectiveness.

Question 3

When a funder requires a 'summative evaluation,' they are asking for an assessment that:

Accepted Answer

Judges the program's overall effectiveness at the end

Answer

Summative evaluation occurs after program completion to judge overall outcomes and effectiveness.

Question 4

A grantee submits a progress report showing outputs were met but outcomes were not. The most appropriate next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Analyze barriers and adjust program strategies with funder approval

Answer

When outputs are met but outcomes fall short, grantees should investigate root causes and work with funders to adapt strategies.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a 'process indicator' in a grant evaluation plan?

Accepted Answer

Number of training sessions delivered per quarter

Answer

Process indicators measure implementation fidelity—how well and how much the program was delivered.

Grant Writing Practice Test