Evaluation of the Participation of Faith-Based and Community Organizations in U.S. Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs and as Supplemental Education Services Providers

摘要

The purpose of this evaluation is to determine if FBOs and CBOs are as successful as traditional grant recipients (non-FBCOs) in competing for the Departments discretionary grants in programs in which they are eligible and in becoming SES providers. The study also investigates whether the participation of FBO and CBO applicants in federal grant competitions has improved the overall quality of the applicant pool. This evaluation will examine three questions: (1) Are FBCOs as successful as non-FBCOs in winning discretionary grants. (2) Has the quality of programs funded by the Department, as measured by applicant scores, increased from FY 2001 to FY 2004 as a result of FBCO participation in the grant application process. (3) How many FBOs have been approved by states as supplemental educational services providers under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended. This report addresses the evaluation questions through analysis of data collected from Department records, including grant applications, grant application reviews, and state-by-state summaries of SES providers.