Grant SeekingModule 2 – Creating a Logic Model

Presented by Rebecca White, Ph.D.Organization Development and EvaluationLSU AgCenter

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2.1. Logic Model Guide

2.2 Program Logic Model Examples

2.3. Checklist for Logic Models

2.4. Logic Model Worksheet – Horizontal Version

2.5. Logic Model Worksheet – Vertical Version

Grant SeekingModule 1 – Getting Started

Module 2 – Creating a Program Logic Model

Module 3 – Identifying Potential Funders

Module 4 – Basic Elements of a Grant

Module 5 – Developing a Grant Budget

Module 6 – LSU AgCenter Grant Protocol

Grant Seeking Training SeriesGoal and Objectives

GOAL – Participants to attain the knowledge, skill and confidence to develop a grant proposal

OBJECTIVES – Participants gain knowledge of:Strategies to start developing a grant proposalWays to find potential grant fundersBasic components of a grant proposalLSU AgCenter grant protocol

Impact Desired

Agents receive funding and implement projects that foster clientele’s growth, development and quality of life.

Complete a Program Logic Model

Logic Model – Situation & Priorities

Situation should include:

Importance of issue

How issue was identified

How education helps

A target audience

Clearly stated program goal(s)

Priorities might include:

Organizational program priorities

Local grassroots program priorities

Mission and vision

Values

Mandates

Resources

Local dynamics

Collaborators

Competitors

Situation Example

The 2011 Ag Summary reports the gross farm value of soybeans in XYZ Parish was $15.5 million. Data in the LA Ag Summary has shown a steady decrease in the acreage of soybeans produced in XYZ Parish over the last 5 years. Reducing input costs by educating producers on ways to improve efficiency can help them stay in business. One hundred twenty soybean producers in XYZ Parish will be targeted with this program. The goal of this program is for XYZ Parish soybean farmers to adopt recommended farm practices to achieve sustainable management of their soybean resources and protect the environment.

Logic Model – Outcomes & Impacts

Long term impacts –What big effects would you expect?

Medium term outcomes – What clientele actions would you expect?

Short term outcomes –What learning would you expect?

Conditions - Social, civic, economic, environmental

Action - Behavior, practice, policy, decision-making, social action

Learning - Awareness, knowledge, attitudes, skills, opinions, aspirations, motivations

Logic Model – Outputs Section

ACTIVITIES - WHAT WE DOConduct workshops, meetings

Provide service

Develop products, curriculum, resources

Train

Assess

Facilitate

Partner

Information via social marketing and media

PARTICIPATION - WHO WE REACHParticipants

Clients

Agencies

Decision-makers

Customers

**Satisfaction with program

Logic Model – Inputs Section

WHAT WE INVEST Staff

Volunteers

Time

Money

Research base

Materials

Equipment

Technology

Partners

Logic Model – Assumptions and External FactorsASSUMPTIONS

Beliefs

Our ideas about the situation

The way the program will operate

What we expect the program to achieve

How participants learn and behave

Resources and staff

External and internal environment

EXTERNAL FACTORSAspects influencing program

Aspects influenced by program

Cultural milieu, values

Biophysical and political environments

Economic structure

Housing patterns

Demographic makeup

Family and farm circumstances

Experiences of participants

Media, policy and priorities

Logic Model – Evaluation Section

Provides program description that guides evaluation process that helps to:

know what and when to measure

match evaluation to the program

focus on key, important information

Program Logic Model Checklist

Does the logic model:

Include a listing of all inputs that will be needed for the program?

Include details of the activities listed?

Include a list of characteristics and intended number of targeted participants?

Make sequential and logical connections between inputs, outputs and outcomes?

Barkman, Susan J., (2000). Utilizing the Logic Model for Program Design and Evaluation. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University:

Program Logic Model Checklist

Do Targeted Outcome(s): Help fulfill Extension’s mission?

Represent meaningful benefits or changes for participants?

Seem reasonable as a result of program participants in a non-trivial way?

Clearly define the intended scope of the program’s influence?

Help educator identify both points of success and problems the program can correct?

Provide data that is likely to be effective in communicating benefits to stakeholders?

Barkman, Susan J., (2000). Utilizing the Logic Model for Program Design and Evaluation. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University:

Program: ____________________________________________ Logic Model

Situation and Priorities:

INPUTS OUTPUTS OUTCOMES - IMPACTS

Activities Participants Short-Term Outcomes Medium-Term Outcomes Long-Term Outcomes

Assumptions:

External Factors:

Horizontal Logic Model Worksheet

Vertical

Logic Model

Worksheet

Additional Resource

University of Wisconsin Extension Service’s Welcome to Enhancing Program Performance with Logic Models http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/pdf/lmcourseall.pdf

Now you are ready to just do it!Dive in and get started with your proposal narrative!

Find a potential funding source

Review proposal requirements to see if a good fit

If a good fit, read proposal requirements several times; highlight most important points

In Summary:Creating a Program Logic Model

Situation

Priorities

Impacts and Outcomes

Outputs

Inputs

Assumptions

External Factors

Evaluation Plan

Grant Seeking - Module 2 – Creating a Program Logic Model

Brought to you by:

Rebecca White, Ph.D.

Organization Development and Evaluation

LSU AgCenter