Your Evaluation Partner for Grant Funding
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We specialize in cost-effectively demonstrating the impact of your government-funded projects and programs through rigorous outcome measurement and detailed analytics.
Unlike larger firms, we offer more agile and personalized services, ensuring you receive high-quality evaluations without the high costs.
Our evaluations provide clear insights into your project's success, helping you make informed decisions and achieve your goals efficiently.
Demonstrate Impact: Show stakeholders the tangible benefits of your program.
Improve Program Design: Identify areas for enhancement and refinement.
Make Data-Driven Decisions: Use insights to inform strategic decisions.
Measure Program Effectiveness: Ensure your program meets its goals.
Our Expertise
We bring over 20 years of specialized experience in evaluating various programs and projects funded by various prestigious agencies.
E.B. Howard Consulting’s domain-specific knowledge in evaluation makes us a trusted partner for organizations seeking to measure, improve, and demonstrate their program's impact effectively.
Comprehensive Program Evaluation: Assessing program effectiveness and impact with tailored methodologies.
Custom Evaluation Plans: Crafting unique plans that align with specific project goals and requirements.
Data Management: Developing data collection tools, ensuring secure storage, and maintaining transparency.
Interim and Annual Reporting: Providing detailed, actionable reports to keep stakeholders informed.
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis: Using advanced statistical tools and methods.
Impact Evaluation: Measuring long-term effects and outcomes to demonstrate program success.
Process Evaluation: Analyzing implementation and operational processes to ensure programs run as intended.
Logic Models/Theory of Change: Creating strategic frameworks to guide program planning and implementation.
Our Approach
We are focused on providing an agile methodology-like experience that is collaborative and iterative throughout the evaluation process. This approach ensures the timely delivery of comprehensive draft reports so that your team can review findings, provide context, and resolve any issues before sharing them with funders or stakeholders.
Data-Driven Decision Making
We excel in using quantitative and qualitative data to inform strategic improvements and optimize resource allocation. Our comprehensive approach ensures programs are designed, implemented, and evaluated based on solid evidence and ethical standards.
Stakeholder Engagement
Engaging stakeholders through continuous feedback loops is central to our evaluation process. We facilitate open communication and collaboration, ensuring that all parties are informed and involved throughout the project lifecycle.
Ethical Transparent Practices
Our commitment to ethical standards is unwavering. We adhere to the AEA Code of Ethics and maintain transparency in all our evaluations, providing honest and accurate data presentations to support informed decision-making.
Specific Expertise
We have experience evaluating government-funded projects and programs.
Listed here are some of the focus areas and agencies where we have experience.
Emerging Technologies & Innovation R&D: A focus on driving growth and innovation in rapidly evolving sectors, including quantum technology, advanced materials, and emerging industries such as cannabis and hemp. This includes early-stage research and development programs that support breakthrough innovation and technology advancement. (e.g., SBIR, STTR, NSF TIP, ARPA-E, DOE, NIH, and related federal and state initiatives)
Postsecondary Education & STEM Initiatives: A focus on strengthening institutional capacity, improving student outcomes, and advancing STEM education through student support services, faculty development, and research opportunities. (e.g., TRIO, Title III, Title V, HSI-STEM, ATE, S-STEM, IUSE, and LSAMP).
Technology Commercialization & Startup Growth: A focus on translating research into real-world applications by supporting startups and small businesses through innovation, product development, and market entry. These programs help bridge the gap between lab and commercialization. (e.g., SBIR, STTR (across USDA, DOC, DOD/DOW, DoED, DOE, DHHS, DHS, DOT, EPA, NASA, NSF), NSF I-Corps, NSF PFI, EDA Build to Scale.)
Workforce Development & Talent Pipelines: A focus on preparing students and workers for high-demand technology sectors by aligning education, training, and industry needs. These initiatives build sustainable talent pipelines to support innovation-driven economies. (e.g., NSF ATE, NSF NRT, Perkins V, and related workforce development initiatives.)
Evaluation FAQs
Answers to commonly asked questions about our evaluation services, processes, and resources. Designed to help you understand how we can assist you with your project and program evaluation needs.
External Evaluation Capabilities Statement
See how E.B. Howard Consulting designs rigorous, mixed-methods evaluations that meet funder requirements and drive real improvements in programs and initiatives. Download our External Evaluation Capabilities Statement to review our core competencies, sector experience, certifications, and pricing approach in one clear, client-ready overview.
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