Prompt: Consider the 2 samples of Evaluation components in a grant proposal, in the link and in our reader on p. 60. Besides the length differences, how would you describe the differences? Is one seemingly missing information? Is there too much in the other? Explain in detail: 250 words.
Response: The part of a grant proposal known as an Evaluation is ultimately a way to show the funder how effective, impactful and successful your organization’s program is and will be. However, it’s also important to note that this evaluation looks at what worked as well as what didn’t work. While looking at the two examples given to me of these evaluations, I’m noticing a couple of differences and similarities. First off, the one on the website is talking about how their program is currently being evaluated. So this grant proposal must be aimed at getting additional funding for a preexisting program that’s already had some successful headway to meeting their goal. The example in the book talks more about the plans they have to evaluate their program once it comes into existence. Another difference I noted was that the example online highlighted that they seek to have outside experts evaluate their program periodically as well as a review from participants in the program. The example in the book only really talked about how the organization themselves would evaluate the success of their program as well as people who have participated in and benefitted from their program. So I feel like the one in the book is missing a little bit only because they don’t really consider getting a review from an outside expert perspective as the online one does.
