The Measurable Results
Tracking our Progress
The Foundation has identified Measurable Results, which together serve as an instrument for determining progress toward our three outcomes:
When applying for funding, grantees will be asked which result(s) their work targets and about the impact of their activities. In streamlining our application process, we hope to align efforts and promote efficiency and coordination.
Why Measurable Results?
Measurable results will help us to gauge our progress and effectiveness in making Colorado the healthiest state in the nation. We also believe the results will be a helpful tool for grantees to evaluate their own work.
The measurable results are intended to:
- Provide a clear focus for the Foundation's investment strategies
- Provide a method for assessing grants and grantees
- Serve as an instrument for learning
- Reduce the data collection burden on grantees by requiring only a few data points to be reported
The measurable results are NOT intended to:
- Replace the knowledge and expertise of the program officers
- Serve as the only criteria for making funding decisions – while alignment will be an important factor in grant-making decisions, they will not be the sole criteria for the decisions.
- Act as perfect measures: no matter how hard we try, no one will collect or report data in exactly the same way.
Healthy Living
All Coloradans have access to the components of Healthy Living—nutritious food, physical activity and disease management tools—because these are key to staying healthy.
Healthy Living Measurable Results:
>> Decrease Colorado's obesity rate:
- Increase number of children and adults who engage in moderate or vigorous physical activity
- Increase number of children and adults who eat adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables daily
- Increase number of children who receive healthy meals at school and have access to healthy vending choices
- Increase number of underserved Coloradans who have convenient access to recreational exercise and fruits and vegetables
>> Increase number of parents who are educated on child development, nutrition and preventive health care
>> Increase number of Coloradans who are educated on chronic disease management
Health Coverage
All Coloradans have Health Coverage because people who do are more likely to receive necessary care.
Health Coverage Measurable Results:
>> Increase number of children and adults who have adequate health coverage
>> Increase enrollment of eligible Coloradans in Medicaid and the Child Health Plan
Plus (CHP+)
Health Care
All Coloradans receive quality, coordinated Health Care because those who do are healthier.
Health Care Measurable Results:
>> Increase number of underserved Coloradans who receive integrated care
>> Increase number of underserved Coloradans who regularly receive primary, mental or oral health care
>> Increase number of health professionals who serve underserved Coloradans
>>Increase number of patients who receive evidence-based care for chronic disease
We welcome your questions or feedback about the process. If you have specific questions about the measurable results or the evaluation expectations, please contact our Director of Evaluation, Alexis Weightman, at (303) 953-3659.