The Grants to non-RCMP candidates attending CPC courses (element 2) are achieving their goal as it is providing training opportunities for both Canadian and International candidates to attend courses at the CPC. Over the last five years 5639 Canadian and 27 International candidates have benefited from Grant funding Footnote 17. As shown in the table below, over the last five years Grant recipients have accounted for 25% to 37% of all CPC students Footnote 18.

Contract Aboriginal Policing, National Crime Prevention Services is responsible administration and management of the Grants for the purpose of Violence and Crime Prevention. (element 3.1)

Over the last five years, there have been 67 projects/initiatives which have received funding through the Grant, all of which met the criteria to contribute to crime prevention and awareness Footnote 20. Interviewees also highlighted some unintended benefits as a result to the Grant. Examples of these benefits include:

Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Report on Plans and Priorities - Details of Transfer Payment Programs, Ottawa, NRC: 2013, Print.

Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 2013 - 2014 Report on Plans and Priorities, Ottawa, NCR: 2013, Print, P.7

Recommendation #2: The Program area responsible for the Grants for the purpose of promoting Public Relations and Partnerships (element 3.2) should increase awareness of the Grants and enhance the rigour of the application process.

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Office of Professional Integrity, Honours and Recognition is responsible for administration and management of the Grant to the RCMP Veterans Association. (element 1)

As a result of a 2012 Survey Strategy, a portfolio of documents has been developed to solicit feedback from CPC candidates. It is anticipated that the information from these documents will provide further information with respect to the value of the training received by candidates.

Recommendation #1: Consideration should be given to formalizing an overall governance structure for the Grant to establish a consistent assessment approach and allow for enhanced monitoring of the overall Grant.

Executive Director Public Affairs, Strategic Partnerships and Heritage is responsible for the administration and management of the Grants for the purpose of promoting Public Relations and Partnerships. (element 3.2)

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In total eight interviews were conducted to validate and supplement information gathered through the other lines of evidence. They are as follow:

The process with respect to the Grant to the RCMP Veterans Association (element 1) is simple and standard from year to year. A "Requisition for Payment" document along with a short memo are prepared by the Program area and forwarded to Finance which in turn facilitates the issuance of funds to the Vets Association. There was little to no risk identified with respect to this process.

The objectives of the evaluation were to assess the relevance and performance of the Grant against its stated objective to support lateral initiatives related to law enforcement and public relations, as well as to provide grants to non-for-profit organizations for the purpose of crime prevention, crime awareness and training. The evaluation was national in scope and represented a total maximum of $1 million in annual payments to eligible recipients.

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Consideration should be given to formalizing an overall governance structure for the Grant to establish a consistent assessment approach and allow for enhanced monitoring of the overall Grant.

The evaluation examined monitoring and oversight activities within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and focused on the relevance and performance of the Grant against its objective.

This report presents the results of the Evaluation of the Grant to Promote Law Enforcement through Crime Prevention, Training and Public Relations. The evaluation was conducted by National Program Evaluation Services between September 2013 and January 2014. The evaluation was conducted in compliance with Section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act which requires an evaluation of all programs receiving grants and contributions every five years. The evaluation followed the Treasury Board (TB) Policy on Evaluation and the TB Secretariat's Directive on the Evaluation Function. The evaluation covers an annual $1million in payments to eligible recipients (2008-2013).

The Grant to Promote Law Enforcement through Crime Prevention, Training and Public Relations was introduced in 2007. The objectives of the Grant are to support lateral initiatives related to law enforcement and public relations, as well as provide grants to not-for-profit organizations for the purpose of crime prevention, crime awareness and training. The Grant contributes to the RCMP's strategic outcomes of "Criminal activity affecting Canadians is reduced" and "Canada's police provide international collaboration and assistance while maintaining a rich police heritage nationally" as well as the Government of Canada's and RCMP's commitment to a "Safe and Secure Canada".

The Grant money is directed towards community based programs and initiatives to advance public relations. As an example, Grant funding was provided to offset costs for Encounters with Canada, a leadership forum where youth aged 14 to 17 spend a week in Ottawa learning about Canadian institutions, meeting influential Canadians and developing leadership skills. Footnote 12 Additionally, Grant money supports Law Enforcement conferences and meetings whose purpose is to increase knowledge and networking within the Law Enforcement Community. Feedback received from some Grant recipients Footnote 13 demonstrates the value and need for the Grant. Table 2 outlines the number and type of requests that received funds in 2012-13:

Interviewees indicated that the Grant is used to directly offset the travel costs for both Canadian and International candidates attending the CPC. The funds allow these candidates access to specialized training that they may not be able to get elsewhere. Additionally, the candidates are able to gain valuable insights and build relationships with other candidates that will serve to increase their skill sets, experiences and broaden their network within the Law Enforcement Community. As illustrated in graph 2, since 2008 there have been a total of 5666 grant recipients (5639 Canadian Footnote 9 and 27 International Footnote 10) who have attended the CPC, ranging from 1000 - 1300 recipients per year.

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SPHB supports this recommendation and will draft a memorandum for the signature of the Director of SPHB to be sent to all Commanding Officers advising them of the Grant, its criteria and the form to submit for consideration.

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A review of documents and input from interviewees indicate that the administration and management of the individual elements of the Grant are generally conducted according to established processes and criteria. However, the Grant would benefit from stronger centralized governance (administration and management). This would ensure consistency across elements as well as facilitate adjustments to funding allocations.

Most interviewees (6/8) stated that the roles and responsibilities of the program areas accountable for the individual elements were clear. Documentation articulates these roles and responsibilities within individual elements. As examples, the CPC manages the Grants to non-RCMP candidates attending CPC courses (element 2) has communications on the RCMP website which explains the role of the CPC with respect to the Grants. NCPS manages Grants for the purpose of Violence and Crime Prevention (element 3.1) articulates its roles and responsibilities in a variety of communications products as well as in Annual Summary Reports.

Internal and external documentation as well as secondary research were reviewed to gather contextual information about the Grant and informed evaluation questions. Document review included, but was not be limited to Departmental Performance Reports (DPR), RPP, operational documentation, policies, evaluations, audits and other applicable information.

The objective of the Grant is aligned with and contributes to the RCMP's Strategic Outcomes of "Criminal activity affecting Canadians is reduced" and "Canada's police provide international collaboration and assistance while maintaining a rich police heritage nationally." Additionally, the Grant also supports the RCMP's "Youth" Strategic Priority and contributes to several aspects of organization's mandate as outlined in Section 18 of the RCMP Act, including:

Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Terms and Conditions for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Grant to Promote Law Enforcement through Crime Prevention, Training and Public Relations, Ottawa, NCR: 2012.

"This event hosted an event titled "Honouring our women: An Ethno-cultural Perspective of Family Violence". The objective was to raise awareness of family violence prevention as it pertains to ethno-cultural groups. Three panelists presented with the goal to dispel inaccuracies and myths that family violence is permitted in ethno-cultural communities. This project highlighted risk factors and looked at how to address family violence in ethno-cultural communities. The panel was followed by question and answer period with the panelists. The event enabled dialogue and discussion on the issue of ethno-cultural violence including honour -based violence" Footnote 19.

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The Grants for the purpose of promoting Public Relations and Partnerships (element 3.2) promotes the RCMP's mandate and strategic objectives through the support of events, projects and initiatives. Examples include: Law Enforcement Conferences (i.e. Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, International Association of Women in Policing), Encounters with Canada, RCMP Pipes and Drums Bands and The MacBride Museum. In FY 2012-13, six submissions received funding for a total of $114,500 Footnote 7. This is the first year that sub-element 3.2 has been administered by the RCMP's Strategic Partnerships and Heritage Branch (SP&HB) of Public Affairs (PA).

Specialized Policing Services, Canadian Police College is responsible for administration and management of the Grants to non-RCMP Canadian candidates attending CPC courses. (element 2)

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Recommendation #2: The Program area responsible for the Grants for the purpose of promoting Public Relations and Partnerships (element 3.2) should increase awareness of the Grants and enhance the rigour of the application process.

Most interviewees (7/8) indicated that there are strong processes and criteria in place which guide their respective elements of the Grant. This is supported by the existence of communication products and other documents available both internally and externally which outline the application process and criteria for the various elements. Document review supports the existence of these processes including numerous communication products available both internally and externally which outline the application process and criteria for funding consideration.

Interviewees stated that the Grant money is directed to smaller grass roots (community based) programs which might not otherwise have access to funds to support their crime prevention initiatives. The Grants also serves to develop and foster positive relationships between the RCMP and the communities they serve. There is a clear need for this element of the Grant as there is a steady increase in the demand for funds. As an example, in FY 2010-11 there were 38 requests received for a total ask of $541,985 whereas in 2013-14, 49 requests were received for a total of just over $1 million Footnote 11. Graph 3 illustrates the increase in the number of projects which have received funding.

The evaluation found that the mandate of the Grant is relevant and is aligned with the RCMP and government priorities. There is a continued need for the Grant. While roles and responsibilities of the RCMP program areas responsible for each element of the Grant are clear, the RCMP internal governance structure of the overall Grant must be better defined.

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Eligibility for Grants varies by element, with element 1 being an automatic annual Grant; whereas, element 2 and 3 each have an application process with specific criteria in order to receive funding.

Evidence suggests that the Grant is achieving its goal to support lateral initiatives related to law enforcement and public relations, as well as provide grants to non-for profit organizations for the purpose of crime prevention, crime awareness and training. Specifically, the following was observed:

This is the first year that SP&HB have been responsible for the administration and management of the Grants to Promote Public Relations and Partnerships (element 3.2). Unlike the other Grants, evaluators did not receive documented evidence of awareness or application process information in relation to this element. This was confirmed by interviewees who indicated that they are not aware of any application processes or documented criteria for consideration for a Grant. The Grants have been funded to some recipients (i.e. Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police) in previous years; however, it is unclear as to how other Grant recipients were selected. In terms of oversight, an "Authorization to Provide Grant" form was completed for each Grant recipient. This form was approved and signed by the OIC of SP&HB and the Executive Director (ED) of Public Affairs. Similar to other Grants, enhanced processes and criteria should be considered to reduce the possible perception of favoritism or that certain more worthwhile initiatives are not being funded. Interviewees acknowledged that SP&HB will be taking steps to rectify this in the future.

This evaluation report Grant to Promote Law Enforcement through Crime Prevention, Training and Public Relations has been reviewed and accepted by senior officials of the responsible program areas.

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Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Family Violence Initiative Fund Summary 2012 - 13, Ottawa, NCR: 2013, Print, P.7.

Budget allocations for the elements of the Grant have been established by RCMP Corporate Budgeting based on historical requirements and program demands. As indicated in graph 1 below, almost half (47.7%) of the FY 2013-2014 allocations are provided for the Grants to non-RCMP candidates attending the CPC (element 2), a third (32.1%) to the Grants for the purpose of Violence and Crime Prevention (element 3.1). The remaining allocations are distributed between the other grant elements with 5% held back by Corporate Budgeting. The funds withheld act as a reserve fund and are subsequently available to any of the elements requiring additional allocations.

The evaluation followed the TB Policy on Evaluation and the TB Secretariat's Directive on the Evaluation Function. Multiple lines of evidence were used to assess the relevance and performance of the Grant, and develop findings and recommendations.

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Available financial, administrative, and performance measurement data was analyzed to inform the evaluation about the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of the Grant.

The NCPS who is responsible for the Grants for the purpose of Violence and Crime Prevention (element 3.1) initiates its annual funding process by distributing a "call for applications" memo both externally and internally in the spring. Specifically, the communications are sent to all Divisions and are posted on the RCMP' internal and external website. These communications explain criteria for eligibility as well as outline the application process for the Grants. Divisions are encouraged to share this information within their respective communities. Once applications for the Grants are received, a committee Footnote 15 comprised of RCMP and representatives from Federal Family Violence Initiative partner departments Footnote 16 is struck by NCPS to review all applications and make recommendations on which initiative should receive funding. An "Authorization to Provide a Grant" form for each recommended recipient is completed and subsequently approved and signed by both the Officer In Charge (OIC) of NCPS and the Deputy Commissioner of CAP prior to being forwarded to Finance for payment. A letter is forwarded to every applicant notifying them of the outcome of their application. At the conclusion of each funding cycle, the NCPS creates a summary document which provides details on the successful initiatives. These final steps serve as an example of the level of oversight in place to ensure that potential recipients meet the required criteria and that the established process is followed. Evidence of strong processes, criteria and oversight serve to mitigate the risks associated to this element of the Grant.

The Grant to the RCMP Veterans Associations (element 1) is an automatic Grant allocated annually to provide assistance with the administrative costs of the RCMP Veteran's Association. The funds provided to this not-for-profit Association allows the Veterans Association to maintain contact, support and provide information of interest to a large network of retired RCMP members who form its membership. In fiscal year (FY) 2012-13, $1900 in grant funding was provided. The Grant is administered by the Honours and Recognitions unit of the Professional Integrity Office (PIO).

Interviewees identified some unexpected benefits realized as a result of this element of the Grant. For example, there is a perception by interviewees of a broadened client base and increased advertisement/exposure for the CPC. Interviewees also commented because of the Grant, and therefore the ability of some candidates to attend that otherwise might not be able to, it has served to strengthen relationships within the Law Enforcement Community.

This evidence demonstrates that the Grant funding was achieving a goal of public relations and training. Additionally, an interviewee suggested that the Director responsible for the program may have received some verbal feedback about the value of the Grant to other initiatives.

In 2007, TB approval consolidated smaller transfer payment programs into the current Grant to Promote Law Enforcement through Crime Prevention, Training and Public Relations. These Grants are now considered elements of the overall Grant and are as follows:

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The Grant contributes to the Government of Canada Priority "A safe and secure Canada." Specifically, the Grants to non-RCMP candidates attending CPC courses provides specialized training to the law enforcement community which in turn increases their ability to respond to criminality.

Furthermore the evaluation team was unable to obtain documentation that articulates where responsibility for the governance lies. Interviews with program representatives revealed that there are six Business/Service lines currently engaged in various aspects of the Grant's administration, management, and reporting, they are as follows:

Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Report on Plans and Priorities - Details of Transfer Payment Programs, Ottawa, NRC: 2013, Print.

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There is some evidence which supports that the Grants for the purpose of promoting Public Relations and Partnerships (element 3.2) are achieving the goal of supporting lateral initiatives related to public relations as well as training. The program indicated that six projects/initiatives were provided Grant funding in 2012 - 13 Footnote 21. Document review revealed that the following feedback was received from the CAPC:

Most interviewees (6/8) indicated that the administration and management of the Grants are timely and efficient. Additional efficiencies may be seen if an overall governance structure were in put in place.

The Grants to non-RCMP candidates attending CPC courses (element 2) provides funding to both Canadian (non RCMP) and International police services to offset travel expenses in order to attend training courses and programs at the CPC. This in turn provides opportunities for these police services personnel to increase their competencies, share skill sets and techniques and to foster domestic and international relationships. In FY 2012-13 there were a total of 969 Canadian Footnote 4 and five international grant recipients Footnote 5 for a total amount of $439,150 in funding. This Grant is administered by the RCMP's CPC for Canadian recipients and administered by RCMP's Federal Policing business-line for international candidates.

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Federal Policing, International Policing Development is responsible for administration and management of the Grant to International candidates attending CPC courses. (element 2)

"Your financial contribution assisted the CACP Conference Team in delivering a first class professional development, social and networking program." Footnote 22

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Each respective policy centre that administers the grant is represented on the committee, and will have input into the use of grant.

However, interviewees (6/8) indicated that there is not sufficient clarity around the overall governance of the Grant. Interviewees were unable to say who was responsible for addressing policy issues. When asked who they would contact to address questions or to request an increase to allocations, interviewees provided inconsistent answers. Some explained that this was done in an informal way through negotiations with the other program areas (elements); others suggested that Finance would be the appropriate area to address the request, and some interviewees were unable to make any suggestions.

There is strong evidence to support that the Grants for the purpose of Violence and Crime Prevention (element 3.1) are achieving their goals. This is demonstrated through document review, interviews and program performance data. At the conclusion of each funding cycle a summary document is prepared which provides information on each funded project/initiative and how they supported crime prevention and awareness. The following is an example extracted from the FY 2012-13 Summary document:

Furthermore, SPHB will implement measures to increase awareness and transparency of the Grant. Such measures may include creating an infoweb page that will include a "call letter" to all COs. The webpage will be searchable under "grants and/or contributions" to provide information on all grants administered by the RCMP and their respective criteria. Furthermore, the form "Authorization to Provide a Grant" should be available on this site. The Committee that would be structured as mentioned in Rec. 1's Planned Action could determine which grant authority would ultimately be responsible for absorbing the cost if there are any disputes/uncertainties.

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Evidence indicates that there is a continued need for all elements of the Grant. All interviewees (8/8) agreed that there is a continued need for each of the elements that make up the Grant. Reasons cited by interviewees and supporting information demonstrating the continued need for the Grant by element include:

It was difficult to attribute exact costs against the management and administration of the elements of the Grant due a lack of data in this regard. Interviewees indicated that the current level of effort and therefore costs to administer their respective elements of the Grant are reasonable. As an example, the human resources required for the administration and management of each element of the Grant accounts for less than one full-time employee. The level of effort as described by interviewees was somewhat different across elements depending on the complexity of their respective processes. It was suggested by interviewees that some reductions in cost might be realized if there was one policy centre responsible for the overall governance of the Grant.

Evidence revealed that the Grants to non-RCMP candidates attending CPC courses (element 2) provides all non-RCMP CPC candidates with information about the criteria and processes of how to access Grant money through information shared in "joining instructions". Additionally, process information and criteria for the Grants are shared on the RCMP Website. Upon arrival at the CPC, the Grant recipients are provided further instructions on how to complete the required documentation to receive the grant funds. All Grant recipients complete a "Transportation Expense for Course Participant" document (RCMP form 2937) and provide copies of all relevant travel related receipts. CPC Finance then prepares an invoice (RCMP form F-267) which is sent to the Candidates police agency. Travel costs are reflected on this invoice adjusting the overall fees invoiced. In terms of oversight, interviewees indicated that all financial transactions are tracked through the RCMP financial system and therefore easily accounted for. As a result of the processes in place, risk for this element of the Grant appears to be well managed.

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According to the RCMP's Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP), the Grant represents less than 1% of the $164 million of planned transfer payment program spending for 2013-14. Footnote 8

Corporate budgeting will ensure that annual funding allocations for the grant are presented to the SEC FSC for review and recommendation to the Commissioner.

The committee will be presented with information on prior year allocations and expenditure data to ensure there is sufficient information for decision making purposes on future year allocations.

It was acknowledged that although there is currently no one Policy Centre responsible for the governance of the Grant, there are steps being taken to create a policy center within Corporate Management & Comptrollership which would be responsible for overseeing all of the RCMP transfer payment programs.

Corporate Management & Comptrollership is responsible for entering the Grant into the financial system, facilitating payments to recipients, seeking funding for the Grant from the TB of Canada and allocations of funds to the program areas responsible for elements of the Grant.

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The Committee is comprised of between five to seven members, of which one to three are representatives from the Federal Family Violence initiative partners.

The Grant money received is used to offset the costs of the RCMP Veterans Association Annual General Assembly. The funds provided allow for enhanced communications and support to the RCMP Veterans community. Informal feedback received from the Veterans Association by the program area indicates that the small amount of funding that is granted is valued and appreciated.

Overall, the Grant is achieving its objective to support lateral initiatives related to law enforcement and public relations, as well as provide grants to not-for-profit organizations for the purpose of crime prevention, crime awareness and training.

Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 2013 - 2014 Report on Plans and Priorities, Ottawa, NCR: 2013, Print, P.7

Government of Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 2013 - 2014 Report on Plans and Priorities - Details of Transfer Payment Programs, Ottawa, NCR: 2013.

The evaluation of the Grant to Promote Law Enforcement through Crime Prevention, Training and Public Relations was conducted by National Program Evaluation Services between September 2013 and January 2014. The Grant is comprised of three elements, element three is further sub-divided into two sub-elements as follows:

$50,000 was unallocated in 2013-14, and sat in the Commissioner's Reserve. This would serve as a source of funds if grants were seeking increased funding in 2013 - 14.Source: Terms and Conditions for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Grant to Promote Law Enforcement through Crime Prevention, Training and Public Relations and Data received from Corporate Budgeting on 2014 01 28

The Grant is aligned with the RCMP's strategic outcomes of "Criminal activity affecting Canadians is reduced" and "Canada's police provide international collaboration and assistance while maintaining a rich police heritage nationally" Footnote 1. The Grant also supports the RCMP's "Youth" Strategic Priority. Finally, the Grant contributes to several aspects of the organization's mandate as outlined in Section 18 of the RCMP Act, including: preventing and investigating crime; maintaining peace and order; enforcing laws; providing vital operational support services to other police and law enforcement agencies within Canada and abroad Footnote 2. In 2012-13, the Grant constituted less than 1% of all transfer payment programs in the RCMP and accounted for $1 million Footnote 3. The cost of the Grant will remain constant unless further allocations are sought.

The RCMP's Senior Executive Committee - Finance Sub-Committee (SEC FSC) currently has the role of reviewing budget allocations, to date these reviews have been limited to Operating and Capital budgets.

A more rigorous governance process will increase the likelihood that all Grant funds are expended and that a more consistent process is followed regarding the administration of the Grant.

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Recommendation #1: Consideration should be given to formalizing an overall governance structure for the Grant to establish a consistent assessment approach and allow for enhanced monitoring of the overall Grant.

The Program area responsible for the Grants for the purpose of promoting Public Relations and Partnerships (element 3.2) should increase awareness of the Grants and enhance the rigour of the application process.

The Grants for the purpose of Violence and Crime Prevention (element 3.1) supports non-profit community organizations, municipal, provincial and territorial partners' initiatives which address relationship violence and victim issues. Examples of such initiatives include: conferences, workshops, assistance to victims of crime, preventative programs for high risk groups, preventative programs within Aboriginal communities, etc. Each spring a "call letter" requesting applications to the Grant is released nationally by RCMP National Crime Prevention Services (NCPS). This grant contributes to increased community mobilization while also increasing knowledge and awareness of national violence and crime prevention issues and concerns. For FY 2012-13, 19 initiatives were funded for a total of $286,265 Footnote 6. Sub-element 3.1 is administered by NCPS of Contract and Aboriginal Policing (CAP).

The yearly funding that is received from the Grant to the RCMP Veterans Association (element 1) is used to offset the costs of the RCMP Veterans Association Annual General Assembly. Over the last five years, the Association has received annual Grants of $1900. Evidence revealed that there is verbal reporting between the Program area and the recipient which provides a level of feedback confirming the usefulness of the Grant funds.