Evaluation Plan

Evaluation Criteria

The following criteria will be used to evaluate the proposed training program:

Alignment with Objectives: The extent to which the program aligns with the objectives of enhancing cultural competency and sensitivity within the workforce.
Program Design and Content: The quality and appropriateness of the program’s design, including the relevance and comprehensiveness of the content to address cultural competency and sensitivity.
Training Methods and Delivery: The effectiveness and suitability of the training methods and delivery mechanisms proposed, such as workshops, online modules, or interactive sessions.
Expertise and Qualifications: The qualifications, experience, and expertise of the trainers or facilitators involved in delivering the training program.
Participant Engagement: The strategies and activities employed to actively engage participants in the learning process, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
Evaluation and Assessment: The inclusion of evaluation and assessment mechanisms to measure the effectiveness and impact of the training program, such as pre- and post-training assessments or feedback surveys.
Scalability and Sustainability: The potential for the program to be scaled up or sustained in the long term, ensuring lasting impact and continuous improvement.
Budget and Resources: The reasonableness and adequacy of the proposed budget and resources to implement the training program effectively.

Evaluation Process:

The evaluation process will involve the following steps:

Review and Screening: A committee of evaluators will review and screen the submitted proposals based on the eligibility criteria and adherence to the guidelines.
Evaluation Scoring: Each proposal will be evaluated independently by multiple evaluators using a standardized scoring system based on the evaluation criteria mentioned above.
Weighting of Criteria: The criteria will be weighted based on their relative importance to the program’s objectives and goals. The weights will be assigned before the evaluation process begins.
Consensus and Discussion: In cases of divergent evaluations, the evaluators will engage in consensus discussions to arrive at a unified evaluation score.
Final Evaluation: The evaluation scores from all the evaluators will be aggregated, and the proposals will be ranked based on their overall scores.

Decision and Notification: Based on the rankings, the selection committee will make final decisions on the proposals to be funded. Notifications will be sent to all applicants regarding the outcome of their proposals.

Timeline:

The following timeline will be followed for the evaluation process: