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Examples of Measurable Outcomes
Applicable to all funding areas
DANIELS FUND GRANTS PROGRAM
To assist us in understanding the impact our grants have in the community, it is important that
your grant application provides us the clearest possible narrative and data about the measurable
outcomes expected from our grant. Take into consideration the data you track for which you can
realistically report results at the end of the grant. The guidance and examples below may be
helpful as you consider how to best express the expected impact in your grant application.
Helpful tips
1. Consider the difference between measuring “Outputs” and “Outcomes.” Understanding both
is important to us:
§ Outputs are the number of individuals served, units of service provided, or similar
counts.
§ Outcomes are the “so what” of delivering those outputs, the changes or results you expect
the proposed outputs to accomplish.
2. The specific measurable outputs and outcomes should logically reflect the services and goals
you describe in your grant application.
3. A common approach to stating specific measurable outcomes is:
By [Date], [X%] of the [total # of clients] clients will [expected impact of the program].
Examples
These specific measurable outcomes illustrate this approach using several of our funding areas.
Although these examples may not relate to your grant request, the format is provided as a
possible template.
1. For job training, a measurable outcome could be:
By [Date], [X%] of the [total # of clients] clients will establish stable career/employment.
2. For senior in-home care, a measurable outcome could be:
[Total # of clients] clients will receive home-delivered meals maximizing their independence
and ability to remain in their homes.
3. For financial literacy, a measurable outcome could be:
At least [X%] of the [total # of students] students participating in the after-school financial
literacy program will demonstrate proficiency as measured by pre- and post-evaluations.
4. For building a new facility, a measurable outcome could be:
By [Date], the [new building] will be open to provide a [X%] increase in the number of
shelter beds and services. [Y%] of the [total # of clients] clients served will transition to stable
housing within [Z] months.
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5. For youth sports, a measurable outcome could be:
Of the [total # of youth] youth participating, [X%] will remain active and complete the
program and [Y%] will return to participate in the next level of competition.
6. For respite services, a measurable outcome could be:
Surveys will indicate that at least [X%] of the [total # of families] families enjoy their respite
sessions knowing that their child is in a safe and nurturing environment.
7. For rehabilitative equipment, a measurable outcome could be:
[X%] of the [total # of clients] clients will reach their individualized rehabilitation goals.
8. For residential treatment, a measurable outcome could be:
The six month post-treatment evaluations will demonstrate that [X%] of the [total # of
clients] clients will remain abstinent from drugs and alcohol and [Y%] will have a social
support network in place to encourage ongoing recovery.
9. For ECE quality improvements, a few measurable outcomes could be:
[X%] of the [total # of children] children will demonstrate developmental progress toward
school readiness; [Y%] of parents will report they are involved in their child's education; and
[Z%] of the [total # of staff] staff will achieve their professional development goals.
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