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Measuring Results Tip Sheet
Question C1(ii) in the Grant Application Form asks you to identify the results of your proposal.
Results are the differences or changes made in a community, organization or individual because of a program or activity. Results are specific, concrete, measurable achievements that contribute to the goals of a proposal. Results may be short- or long-term and measure qualitative or quantitative changes.
Results should be specific and concrete:
When thinking of results, think of what you can point to as an achievement of the proposal. What can you concretely point to? “Revolutionizing sport for women” might be part of your goal, but “increasing the number of female coaches and participants at the local recreation center” is more specific and concrete. Other examples might include:
- increase in funds raised due to improved use of technology
- number of jobs created during grant
- sales generated through the proposal
Results should be achievable:
Make sure the results you expect to achieve are appropriate to the size and length of the grant and the resources and expertise of your organization.
Identify both qualitative and quantitative results:
Don’t stop at numbers and percentages. Include qualitative results such as: participant levels of satisfaction, improvements or expansion of services or programs, development of new skills among staff, volunteers or clients, etc.
Results should be measurable:
Both qualitative and quantitative results can be measured if:
- they can be quantified, e.g. 75% of program participants satisfied with services (participant satisfaction is a qualitative measure that has been quantified)
- there is a common tool or instrument used to measure it, e.g. participant satisfaction survey, journal to track participant feedback, attendance log, etc.
Examples of Results
Individuals and Community Reached
Quantitative
- increased number of people or organizations reached or served by the organization
- increased number of events held
- reduction in the number of people on waiting list for service
Qualitative
- greater diversity in socio-economic and cultural backgrounds of participants
- high level of satisfaction among participants
- reduction in the drop-out rate (attrition) of programs
- increased volunteer satisfaction as indicated by increased volunteer retention
Organizational Results
Quantitative
- increased funds raised by implementing plan to increase revenues by 5%
- increased number of members in organization by adding 20 members representing families who had not previously participated
Qualitative
- enhanced organizational planning by developing three-year strategic plan to adjust to recent decrease in core funding
- greater number of board members more actively involved in organization
- more active organizational membership by restructuring volunteer committees and increasing participation by 10 members
- enhanced technological capacity by designing and updating website
- improved staff development by conducting an assessment of staff training needs and developing a three-year plan
Community Level Results
Quantitative
- increased number of services offered in rural and remote communities
- increased number of new partnerships and networks formed among agencies with similar mandates
- increased number of organizations using local arena following renovation
Qualitative
- improved planning and service delivery through increased coordination of services among area agencies
- removal of barriers to participating in community activities by implementing disability awareness program
- improved safety and facility-use by repairing roof
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