Grants and Evaluation Department
Program Description:
The Grants and Evaluation Department provides a continuum of services ranging from initial grant announcements, grant development, submission, administration, monitoring, data collection, data analysis, evaluation and reporting.
The Grant branch of the Department provides clients guidance in the identification of potential sources of funding for educational programming, technical assistance in writing grant proposals for state, local, and federal funding agencies, and assistance with ensuring compliance to all grant requirements.
The Evaluation branch of the Department provides clients with comprehensive evaluation services including evaluation design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting using external non-partial evaluators. Other services include online or bubble-sheet survey instrument development and administration and on-site observations as required.
Services we offer:
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Grant |
Evaluation |
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Grant writing assistance for foundations, local, state, and federal projects Technical assistance for school districts writing proposals Grant program implementation and/or fiscal management Grant writing workshops |
Evaluation Design Data Collection Data Analysis Site-visits/observations Evaluation Reporting
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How does this benefit schools and other organizations:
The Grants and Evaluation Department provides school districts and organizations an avenue for accessing grant funding for various programs, professional development, equipment, and services. Following evaluative best practices, districts also have access to external evaluation staff that provide objective analysis and interpretation of program outcomes for data-based decision making.
Contact Information:
Bonnie Houk, GPC*, Director, Grants Management |
Lisa Chaney, M.S., Director of Evaluation |
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Susan Kern, LMSW Grant Writer |
Kelly Stafford, Research Specialist |
| Johnna McColm, Administrative Support This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it | Ressa Friggeri, Research Specialist This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
Doug Graham, Technical Writer |
Pricing Information:
Consultation on potential grant opportunities – free
Preparation and submission of federal, state, foundation, or local proposals - Fees based on size and scope of grant proposal
Evaluation services – Fees based on type of evaluation and reporting required by funding agency
Grant writing workshops
Half-day presentation (3-4 hours) - $250 plus expenses
Full-day presentation (5-8 hours) - $500 plus expenses
The agency will receive password-protected electronic access to grant workshop materials approximately one week prior to the scheduled training and two weeks afterward to make available to workshop participants.
Proud Member of:
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*Grant Professional Certified through Grant Professional Certification Institute