California Climate Investments Roadmap
Step 7: Perform program and project evaluations, where possible
Administering agencies perform evaluations to assess program and project performance.
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Purpose: Evaluating and monitoring programs and projects supports accountability and transparency by communicating successes or potential areas of improvement. In coordination with CARB, administering agencies should engage in in‑house and/or third‑party evaluation activities, that result in program and/or project evaluation reports.
Resources:
o Resources for Program and Project Evaluations
Questions to Consider:
o Does the administering agency have prior in-house evaluation experience? Are contract considerations needed for third-party evaluators?
o What quantitative and qualitative information is important to consider for the program and funded projects?
o What funding sources are available to support evaluations?
o What is the applicability and feasibility of different evaluation approaches, metrics, and timing?
| Activity | Lead | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Review section VI.E (p. 67) of the Funding Guidelines. | All | |
| Coordinate with CARB early in program development to discuss what evaluation considerations are feasible and appropriate for the program and projects. | All | |
| Determine in-house and/or third-party experience needed to appropriately evaluate programs and projects. | Administering Agency | |
| Explain any evaluation and reporting-related requirements upfront in communications and program materials. | Administering Agency |
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