Evaluation Fund Grants The North Carolina Evaluation Fund was established to support research partnerships that inform policy and program decisions. OSBM anticipates awarding 5-10 grants totaling up to $1 million by October 31, 2022. North Carolina state government agencies can apply. Higher education institutions and other research organizations are encouraged to be research partners with a state agency applicant. Download Grant Application & Instructions Watch video of our Information Session for state agencies and research partners on Evaluation Fund Grants, recorded May 26, 2022. Deadlines and Notification Round 1: deadline has passed and the first Evaluation Fund grant awarded. Round 2: applications due August 31, 2022 OSBM anticipates notifying Round 2 applicants by September 15. Technical Assistance Applicants may request technical assistance to develop their application and find a research partner. We encourage applicants—especially those new to evaluation—to take advantage. Sign up for 1-on-1 office hours where you can get feedback from evaluation experts on how to approach your research question and draft your application. Book Office Hours The NC Office of Strategic Partnerships can help you advertise your project and identify a research partner. North Carolina Project Portal Please contact Carrie Hollis at evaluationgrants@osbm.nc.gov with any questions about the process or the application. Email program
Evaluation Fund Grants The North Carolina Evaluation Fund was established to support research partnerships that inform policy and program decisions. OSBM anticipates awarding 5-10 grants totaling up to $1 million by October 31, 2022. North Carolina state government agencies can apply. Higher education institutions and other research organizations are encouraged to be research partners with a state agency applicant. Download Grant Application & Instructions Watch video of our Information Session for state agencies and research partners on Evaluation Fund Grants, recorded May 26, 2022. Deadlines and Notification Round 1: deadline has passed and the first Evaluation Fund grant awarded. Round 2: applications due August 31, 2022 OSBM anticipates notifying Round 2 applicants by September 15. Technical Assistance Applicants may request technical assistance to develop their application and find a research partner. We encourage applicants—especially those new to evaluation—to take advantage. Sign up for 1-on-1 office hours where you can get feedback from evaluation experts on how to approach your research question and draft your application. Book Office Hours The NC Office of Strategic Partnerships can help you advertise your project and identify a research partner. North Carolina Project Portal Please contact Carrie Hollis at evaluationgrants@osbm.nc.gov with any questions about the process or the application. Email program
