For Evaluators

Important dates and resources for evaluators

Evaluator Timeline & Guide

DEC '24
Team Captain Meeting (1 hour)
Welcome and orientation

Evaluation Co-Chairs, Caitlin Greatrex and Katrina Nay, along with Executive Director, Shannon McDonough, will orient new and returning team captains to this year’s grantmaking calendar and process. Meeting date and location (TBD)

Chairs will contact all FY ’26 Evaluators with schedule information and an overview of the process.

JAN '25
Preparation & Training (1 hour)

In early January, the Co-Chairs will provide further detail to Evaluators about what to expect at the training later in the month. 

Grant applications will be submitted by Friday, January 17.

In late January, all Evaluators will attend a 1-hour training, where we will review the goals of the evaluation process, walk everyone through the grant submission and collaborative review processes, share best practices, and review past scenarios. 

FEB '25
Agency Visits (1 hour)
MAR '25
Agency Visits Continue + Evaluations Submitted to Team Captains
  • Monday, March 17:  All evaluations will be submitted to Team Captains
  • Friday, March 21: All evaluations will be submitted to the Executive Director
APR '25
Grant Allocation Begins
  • The Executive Committee will review all applications.
  • Co-Chairs will meet with all Team Captains.
  • Allocation recommendations will be made to the Board.
  • Board will vote.
May '25
Allocations Announced