Through outcome measures, the Foundation wants to know how its funding is stimulating positive, concrete change, as well as identifying promising practices. Outcome evaluation also helps organizations assess their programs as a step toward greater effectiveness. Note that program evaluation requirements may change over time as the Foundation works to improve the impact of its grants and activities. Before submitting a grant request, please review these guidelines carefully. Outcomes are the benefits of changes that occur in individuals or groups as a result of their participation in a program or activity.
Outcomes can involve knowledge, skills, attitudes, behavior, performance, status or condition.
Every applicant organization must look at its specific program to determine how participants will benefit and how that change is best measured. Do not confuse outcomes with statements of global change or with counting program activities. It does not indicate whether participants benefited from the program. Please keep in mind the time frame involved in reporting on these outcomes. Grant reports are due to the Foundation 12 months after the Foundation's Board approves the grant.