Applying Program Logic Modeling To Project Grant Funding Caf
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The document discusses program logic modeling and its application to evaluating grant funding for Barbados' Cultural Action Fund. A logic model depicts the components, activities, target groups, and short and long-term outcomes of a program. It helps communicate the program's goals and rationale, and identifies key evaluation questions. The Cultural Action Fund logic model outlines the program's inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes, with the goal of developing entrepreneurs in cultural industries to increase national economic activity.
Applying Program Logic Modeling To Project Grant Funding Caf
- 1. Applying Program Logic Modeling to Program Grant Funding: A Case Study of Barbados’ Cultural Action Fund
- 2. What is a Logic Model ? Logic model = diagrammatic representation of broad overarching theory behind program or intervention. Sets stage to explain the intervention logic Create clear picture of the evaluation question A logic model depicts the what, who, the why
- 3. Logic Model Questions: What? Components Groups of closely-related activities in a program. Activities The things the program does to work toward its desired outcomes
- 4. Logic Model Questions: Who? Target groups Are the individuals, groups or communities at whom the program’s activities are directed.
- 5. Logic Model Questions: Why? Outcomes Changes the program hopes to achieve. There is a differentiation between short-term and long-term outcomes.
- 6. Short-term vs Long-term Outcomes Short-term outcomes are the direct results of the program on its participants. They show why the program activities will lead to the long-term outcomes. Long-term outcomes reflect the consequences of your program in the broader community. They tend to be the ultimate goals of the program.
- 7. Why Create a Logic Model ? Advantages for evaluation purposes: summarize the key elements of your program explain the rationale behind program activities clarify difference between activities and intended outcomes of program; show the cause-and-effect relationships between activities and th outcomes i.e, which activities are expected to lead to which outcomes; help you identify the critical questions for your evaluation
- 8. Why Create a Logic Model ? Communication Advantages of Logic Models provide opportunity for stakeholders to discuss program and agree upon description. logic models are also useful means of communicating elements of program to: policy makers, staff, external funding agencies, the media colleagues.
- 9. Logic Model Tips Concentrate on how program is currently being implemented Research available documentation and files: budgets, workplans, strategic and operational plans, Manuals & training materials, organizational charts, statements of goals and objectives, previous evaluation reports, committee reports,
- 10. Logic Model Tips Strive for simplicity and avoid over-inclusive approach Don’t include all implementation details Fit logic model on one page Attach additional useful details about program Discuss logic model with key stakeholders.
- 11. Cultural Action Fund Program Logic Model Inputs or Resources *** Continued Funding Technical Assistance Consulting Facilitation Activities *** Provide Grant Guidelines Provide Relevant Contacts Networking Activities Outputs *** Approved Cultural/ Artistic Projects Maintain all Records & Documents Institutional Strengthen- ing Clients Reached *** SMES, CBOs & NGOs with Cultural Focus Artists Culture Consultants Short-term Outcomes For Clients *** Successful Project Completion Improved Administration & Project Management Intermediate Outcomes From Clients *** Increased revenue For cultural/ Artistic Services/ Products Long-term Outcomes Problem Solved *** Increased National Economic Activity In Cultural Industries External Influences Government Funding Support, Market accessibility, C’bean Single Market Program: Cultural Action Fund Goal: Develop & Enhance a Cadre of Entrepreneurs in the Cultural Industries
- 12. Cultural Action Fund Program Logic Model LOTTERY PROFITS DONATED TO CAF GRANTS TO ARTISTS, BUSINESSES CBOs, NGOs INCREASED ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN CULTURAL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, NEW BUSINESS JOB CREATION EXPORT
- 13. CAF Program Management Schema CAPITAL INJECTION QUARTERLY SELECTION OF PROJECTS ONGOING FUND MONITORING EVALUATION REVIEW & ENHANCEMENT
- 14. Goal of CAF IDEAS INNOVATION PROJECTS NEW BUSINESS RISK TAKING ALLIANCES GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CULTURAL INDUSTRIES
- 15. What are Cultural & Creative Industries? Artists or businesses that generate their primary source of income and or economic value from their cultural and/or creative knowledge
- 16. Cultural & Creative Industries Who are they really? TV & Media Fine Arts Visual Arts Performing Arts Film Music The Festival Industry Some definitions include fashion and design Kadooment in Barbados
- 17. Selection Committee Criteria 100 point scale Potential to develop product or service aligned to Cultural Industries National Strategy - All Applicants(25 points) Is there a clearly defined national focus? (10) Is there a focus on the targeted areas? (5) Is there an element of cultural development? (5) Are there linkages to other sectors like tourism, manufacturing, agriculture? (5)
- 18. Selection Committee Criteria 100 point scale Sustainability of product or service after funding support – Business applicants (25 points) Projected operating revenues will meet or exceed the forecast expenses for the project in the period beyond which funding may be provided (10) There is a thorough business or strategic plan in place (10) The proposed venture has a management structure (5) Individual applicants There is an outreach program after project to apply results (15) There is evidence or proof of project outcomes that can be achieved (10)
- 19. Selection Committee Criteria 100 point scale Sustainability of product or service after funding support – Non-profit organization applicants (25 points) Community outreach & developmental focus (10) There is a thorough business or strategic plan in place (10) The proposed venture has an organizational/management structure (5)
- 20. Selection Committee Criteria 100 point scale Potential impact on economy & development of Cultural Industries (25 points) Innovation (10) Creation of employment – staffing or self employment (5) Export potential (5) Managerial improvement (cost effectiveness, institutional building) (5) Tangibility of final cultural/artistic product or effectiveness of service (15 points) Is there a product or service that can be purchased and/or distributed? (5) Is there a transfer of knowledge taking place? (5) Is the product or service marketable or saleable? (5) Potential to reach community & grass root levels (10 points) Is the applicant working with young people at schools or CBOs? (5) Will the final outcome have a direct benefit at the community level? (5)
- 21. Implications for Program Evaluation Main evaluation question linked to long term goal of logic model Economic impact Key indicators of program Ratios How many: New companies E-commerce platforms Invoices Local service providers
- 22. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS