Project Grantsmanship Summary of Evaluation Findings

Since the core component of Project Grantsmanship is the 5-day Grantsmanship Training Program, the project’s evaluation data address the effectiveness of that training. [...] The evaluation approach focused on (1) pertinent information regarding the participants and their organizations, (2) measures of participant performance and perceptions over the five-day training period, and (3) participant accomplishments and perceptions of the PG program six months after completing the training. [...] The evaluation yielded numerous findings that have relevance for individuals and organizations when considering the benefits of participating in the Project Grantsmanship program: The 946 Project Grantsmanship participants: • Years of professional experience for this group ranged from none at all to 60 years, with an average of 3.6 years for the entire group. [...] Participant performance and perceptions over the five-day training period: • Participants were pre- and post-tested with an instrument linked to the seven components of the five-day PG training curriculum. [...] Alumni productivity and perceptions of the Project Grantsmanship program six months following the five-day training experience: Alumni were invited to complete an on-line survey that addressed: 1) use of and satisfaction with the Trainer review of draft proposals, 2) productivity regarding development and submission of proposals and LOIs, 3) success in obtaining funding, number of awards, and doll.