California Climate Investments Roadmap
Process and Resources for Administering California Climate Investments Programs
Once the legislature appropriates GGRF funds, administering agencies design and implement California Climate Investments programs in accordance with the Funding Guidelines and any program‑specific statutory requirements. This roadmap illustrates how administering agencies use the Funding Guidelines through program design, implementation, and reporting. This is not a comprehensive resource; please refer to the Funding Guidelines for details. Download a PDF version of the roadmap activities.
Step 7: Perform program and project evaluations, where possible
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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
Discussion Questions:
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?
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Review section VI.E (p. 67) of the Funding Guidelines. |
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Coordinate with CARB early in program development to discuss what evaluation considerations are feasible and appropriate for the program and projects. |
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Determine in-house and/or third-party experience needed to appropriately evaluate programs and projects. |
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| Explain any evaluation and reporting‑related requirements upfront in communications and program materials. | Administering Agency |