Formative Evaluation - Advanced Grant Writing

A grant proposal’s evaluation plan measures change. Formative evaluation measures include changes in policy, procedures, and processes.

Formative evaluation includes the following types of data collection methods that in turn show data that is measurable and demonstrates change over time:

• Interviews
• Focus groups
• Self-evaluation
• Observations
• Surveys (can also be used in summative evaluation)
• Meetings
• Program records

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