The Shift Toward Evidence-Based Funding How Federal and Foundation Expectations Have Changed Over the past decade, federal agencies and philanthropic foundations have moved toward evidence-based funding models. Funding decisions are now guided by a stronger emphasis on measurable outcomes, documented effectiveness, and clear alignment with strategic priorities....
Why Organizations Start With Grant Writing Instead of Grant Readiness The Urgency That Drives Funding Searches For many institutions and nonprofits, the search for funding begins with urgency. A new initiative needs support, a program must be sustained, or an opportunity appears with a firm deadline. In...
Why Evaluation Planning Is the Missing Piece in Successful Grant Proposals The Grant Writing Myth Many organizations begin their funding journey believing that grant success depends primarily on strong writing. When a funding opportunity appears, attention quickly shifts to proposal templates, technical editors, and persuasive language. The...
iNoVATE Expansion Project Summative External Evaluation Report The summative external evaluation examined the program’s impact on high school and college students, as well as community college faculty. Between 2016 and 2019, a total of 589 students enrolled in Server Configuration and Server Administration courses. On average,...
This study examined key non-cognitive variables among first-year undergraduate STEM majors, with a focus on mathematics self-efficacy and mathematics anxiety as early indicators of student persistence and success. The research emphasized the importance of identifying these variables before introducing complex curricular content, positioning them as...
