RRF asks ALL of its grantees to report to us on how well it has met its objectives. This is considered part of implementation and process evaluation. Formal evaluation of whether a program has positive, neutral or negative outcomes is appropriate for only a very few applicants. Specifically, outcome evaluation is relevant for those applicants proposing to test the effects of programs that are innovative, replicable, and already shown to be feasible.

RRF has developed two sets of guidelines listing the recommended elements for outcome evaluation of model service or training projects.

• Applicants with limited research expertise should use the guidelines for non-researchers. These individuals or groups are encouraged to contact Nancy Zweibel, Ph.D. at RRF for further technical assistance and to plan their evaluation budgets to include expert consultants.
• Applicants with training in evaluation research should refer to the guidelines for experienced researchers.

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