STEP 3: Evaluation and Sustainability
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You want to make sure that the program you're planning will last and meet the needs of your community and your funder.
- Review Evaluating Rural Programs and Planning for Funding and Sustainability in RHIhub's Rural Community Health Toolkit.
- Consult RHIhub's topic guide Conducting Rural Health Research, Needs Assessment, and Program Evaluation to learn more about Program Evaluation.
- Use the Economic Impact Analysis Tool to calculate the impact your grant program has had on the state economy.
- Browse through Sustainability Planning Tools that will help you plan for sustainability from day one.