Grant Timeline & Evaluating Behavior Change Community POWER Orientation September 17, 2015

TIMELINE Projects beginAugust 24, 2015 OrientationSeptember 17, on-1 meetingsBy October 23, 2015 Grantee TrainingDecember 15, 2105 Progress reports due (Traditional grants only) March 7, 2016 Projects endAugust 19, 2016 End of project CelebrationSeptember 2016 Final reports dueSeptember 16, 2016

Expectations Attend orientation, training and celebration Get approval for project changes Use pre-approved language Share information with peer groups Spread the word about waste reduction & recycling!

Reporting Progress report Final report Behavior Change report

Progress Report Only Traditional Grantees Submit updated budget and timeline 2 nd payment issued after report approved Report is due March 9, 2016

Final Report All grantees Submit updated budget and receipts Final payment issued when report approved Due by September 17, 2016 Mini grantees – submit when grant activities are complete

Progress & Final Reporting Web Forms

Reporting Tips Keep track of receipts and expenses Take pictures Ask questions! We’re here to help you.

Behavior Change Model Help participants make meaningful and long-lasting behavior changes Community-based influences Traditional Grantees required to administer surveys

Behavior Change Evaluation Required for Traditional grantees only Options: Paper Survey Survey Monkey Youth Survey Surveys accessible at RethinkRecycling.com Submit survey results with Final Report

Questions? Anita Urvina Davis Community POWER Grant Program Manager