# Brief: Community action and anti-poverty Prepared from Grant Precedent, 2026-10-23; data as of precedent 2026-10-21, measures 2026-10-22. ## Measures funders require ### Office of Community Services (HHS Administration for Children and Families), Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 15 of 269 measures shown. #### Number of jobs created to increase opportunities for people with low incomes in the identified community. - Code: CNPI 1a - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Target (#) | III.) Actual Results (#) | IV.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Counts of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1); top-level table 34, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Number of job opportunities maintained in the identified community. - Code: CNPI 1b - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Target (#) | III.) Actual Results (#) | IV.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Counts of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1); top-level table 34, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Number of “living wage ” jobs created in the identified community\*. - Code: CNPI 1c - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Target (#) | III.) Actual Results (#) | IV.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Counts of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1); top-level table 34, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Number of “living wage” jobs maintained in the identified community\*. - Code: CNPI 1d - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Target (#) | III.) Actual Results (#) | IV.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Counts of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1); top-level table 34, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Number of jobs created in the identified community with a benefit package. - Code: CNPI 1e - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Target (#) | III.) Actual Results (#) | IV.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Counts of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1); top-level table 34, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Other Counts of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1z) - Code: CNPI 1z - Requirement: defined by the applicant - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Other Counts of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1z); top-level table 35, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Percent decrease of the unemployment rate. - Code: CNPI 1f - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Baseline existing starting point used for comparisons (%) | III.) Target (%) | IV.) Expected % change from baseline (Target % auto calculated) | V.) Actual Results (%) | VI.) Actual % change from baseline (% auto calculated) | VII.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Rates of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1); top-level table 36, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Percent decrease of the youth unemployment rate. - Code: CNPI 1g - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Baseline existing starting point used for comparisons (%) | III.) Target (%) | IV.) Expected % change from baseline (Target % auto calculated) | V.) Actual Results (%) | VI.) Actual % change from baseline (% auto calculated) | VII.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Rates of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1); top-level table 36, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Percent decrease of the underemployment rate. - Code: CNPI 1h - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Baseline existing starting point used for comparisons (%) | III.) Target (%) | IV.) Expected % change from baseline (Target % auto calculated) | V.) Actual Results (%) | VI.) Actual % change from baseline (% auto calculated) | VII.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Rates of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1); top-level table 36, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Other Rates of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1z) - Code: CNPI 1z - Requirement: defined by the applicant - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Other Rates of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1z); top-level table 37, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Number of accessible and affordable early childhood or pre-school education assets or resources added to the identified community. - Code: CNPI 2a - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Target (#) | III.) Actual Results (#) | IV.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Counts of Change for Education and Cognitive Development Indicators (CNPI 2); top-level table 38, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Number of accredited or licensed affordable child care facilities added in the identified community. - Code: CNPI 2b - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Target (#) | III.) Actual Results (#) | IV.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Counts of Change for Education and Cognitive Development Indicators (CNPI 2); top-level table 38, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Number of new Early Childhood Screenings offered to children (ages 0-5) of families with low-incomes in the identified community. - Code: CNPI 2c - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Target (#) | III.) Actual Results (#) | IV.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Counts of Change for Education and Cognitive Development Indicators (CNPI 2); top-level table 38, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Number of accessible and affordable education assets or resources added for school age children in the identified community. (e.g., academic, enrichment activities, before/after school care, summer programs) - Code: CNPI 2d - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Target (#) | III.) Actual Results (#) | IV.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Counts of Change for Education and Cognitive Development Indicators (CNPI 2); top-level table 38, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 #### Number of accessible and affordable post secondary education assets or resources added for newly graduating youth in the identified community. (e.g. college tuition, scholarships, vocational training, etc.) - Code: CNPI 2e - Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu - Definition: I.) Identified Community (auto-populated) | II.) Target (#) | III.) Actual Results (#) | IV.) Performance target accuracy (% auto calculated) - Instrument: CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201) - Reporting frequency: annual (federal fiscal year) - Target rule: Applicant proposes the target - Source: HHS ACF performance measures, DOCX Community Level – Module 3 > Counts of Change for Education and Cognitive Development Indicators (CNPI 2); top-level table 38, https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/DownloadDocument?objectID=171328201 ## What you can collect, and how Tier 1 is collected today from your own records. Tier 2 needs one free instrument. Tier 3 needs a partner under a data agreement. A measure that matches no rule has no tier. ### Tier 1: Collect today from your own records #### Number of jobs created to increase opportunities for people with low incomes in the identified community. - Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records. #### Number of job opportunities maintained in the identified community. - Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records. #### Number of “living wage ” jobs created in the identified community\*. - Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records. #### Number of “living wage” jobs maintained in the identified community\*. - Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records. #### Number of jobs created in the identified community with a benefit package. - Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records. #### Number of accessible and affordable early childhood or pre-school education assets or resources added to the identified community. - Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records. #### Number of accredited or licensed affordable child care facilities added in the identified community. - Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records. #### Number of new Early Childhood Screenings offered to children (ages 0-5) of families with low-incomes in the identified community. - Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records. #### Number of accessible and affordable education assets or resources added for school age children in the identified community. (e.g., academic, enrichment activities, before/after school care, summer programs) - Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records. #### Number of accessible and affordable post secondary education assets or resources added for newly graduating youth in the identified community. (e.g. college tuition, scholarships, vocational training, etc.) - Collect today from your own records. A count of services or people, held in the organization’s own records. ### Tier not determined #### Other Counts of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1z) #### Percent decrease of the unemployment rate. #### Percent decrease of the youth unemployment rate. #### Percent decrease of the underemployment rate. #### Other Rates of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1z) ## What grantees achieved 1 grantee of Economic Self-Sufficiency - Hunger - Summer BreakSpot reported 4 results against targets over 1 period; the median result was 127% of target (middle half 119% to 133%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf. - South Florida Hunger Coalition (FY2024-25): Percentage of children indicating that the Summer BreakSpot Project had a positive impact; promised 75%, actual 100% (133% of target); unit: %. Source: https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APR-Book-FY-24-25.pdf 1 grantee of Economic Self-Sufficiency - Hunger - Mobile School Pantry reported 3 results against targets over 1 period; the median result was 109% of target (middle half 106% to 110%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf. - South Florida Hunger Coalition (FY2024-25): Percentage of families reporting satisfaction with service provided; promised 85%, actual 88% (104% of target); unit: %. Source: https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APR-Book-FY-24-25.pdf 1 grantee of Economic Self-Sufficiency - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA & EITC) reported 2 results against targets over 1 period; the median result was 117% of target (middle half 116% to 118%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf. - Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. (FY2024-25): Percentage of VITA clients reporting satisfaction with their overall experience; promised 80%, actual 95% (119% of target); unit: %. Source: https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/APR-Book-FY-24-25.pdf 1 grantee of Economic Self-Sufficiency – EITC – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA & EITC) Program reported 2 results against targets over 1 period; the median result was 116% of target (middle half 115% to 116%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf. - Hispanic Unity (FY2023-24): Percentage of tax return submissions that were accepted: \*Average refund amount was $1,354.14; promised 80%, actual 93% (116% of target); unit: %. Source: https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf 1 grantee of Economic Self-Sufficiency – Hunger reported 1 result against targets over 1 period; the median result was 106% of target (middle half 106% to 106%), and 100% met or exceeded the target. Source: Children's Services Council of Broward County, annual performance reports, https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf. - LifeNet4Families (FY2023-24): Percentage of families reporting satisfaction with services provided; promised 85%, actual 90% (106% of target); unit: %. Source: https://www.cscbroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/APR-FY-23-24-Book-002.pdf Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Family and Community Services - Basic Family Supports reported 992 results against targets over 12 periods; the median result was 100% of target (middle half 89% to 111%), and 49% met or exceeded the target. Source: Illinois Comptroller Public Accountability Reports, https://par.illinoiscomptroller.gov/index.cfm?AgencyNo=601&FiscalYear=2022&ProgramAreaGroupID=3&ProgramID=1&UniqueProgramID=6011. - Department of Human Services (FY2024): Percentage of TANF clients working and/or engaged in the required number of average countable activities per week; promised 57.00%, actual 45.00% (79% of target); unit: %. Source: https://par.illinoiscomptroller.gov/index.cfm?AgencyNo=444&FiscalYear=2024&ProgramAreaGroupID=1&ProgramID=9&UniqueProgramID=4449 Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Family and Community Services reported 128 results against targets over 2 periods; the median result was 101% of target (middle half 94% to 105%), and 65% met or exceeded the target. Source: Illinois Comptroller Public Accountability Reports, https://par.illinoiscomptroller.gov/index.cfm?AgencyNo=601&FiscalYear=2022&ProgramAreaGroupID=3&ProgramID=1&UniqueProgramID=6011. - Department of Human Services (FY2012): Timely disposition of MANG AABD applications; promised 80.00%, actual 80.50% (101% of target); unit: %. Source: https://par.illinoiscomptroller.gov/index.cfm?AgencyNo=444&FiscalYear=2012&ProgramAreaGroupID=1&ProgramID=9&UniqueProgramID=4449 Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) reported 22 results against targets over 8 periods; the median result was 100% of target (middle half 97% to 102%), and 55% met or exceeded the target. Source: OMB PART assessments (ExpectMore.gov archive), https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10002335.2004.html. - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (2005): All States meet the TANF all-families work participation rate of 50% (including the caseload reduction credit).; promised 100%, actual 98% (98% of target); unit: %. Source: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/assets/omb/expectmore/detail/10003502.2005.html 8 of 10 matched precedent programs shown, largest first. ## Target-setting language with precedent Each item comes from one funder, one program or one department; none is a government-wide rule. Showing clauses from HHS. - CDC DP-23-0002 applicant FAQ (2023): Quote: “you may enter a '0' and then TBD for targets in the work plan” — https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/healthyschools/nofo/nofo.htm - SAMHSA CMHS Infrastructure, Prevention and Promotion Overview Guide, v2.0, p. 9 (2022): Quote: “grantees can revise annual goals in consultation with their GPO during the first quarter of each fiscal year” — https://spars.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/OE%20SPARS%20CMHS%20IPP%20Overview%20Guide.pdf - HRSA-26-057 ECCS SEED applicant FAQs, p. 6 (2026): Paraphrase: Baseline estimates are confirmed or updated within six months of award. — https://files.simpler.grants.gov/opportunities/45e009d7-46ed-482f-8aa7-02812f207f71/attachments/54ad1b19-2651-43c7-8ade-76203c7770d7/HRSA-26-057_ECCS_SEED_Applicant_FAQs.pdf - NIH PAR-25-383, Section VI (2025): Paraphrase: Future-year milestones may be renegotiated based on prior-year data. — https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-383.html - Arizona Rural Health Transformation, approved program narrative, pp. 20-22 (2026): Paraphrase: A baseline assessment is done after award, and targets are set from it. — https://www.azahcccs.gov/AHCCCS/Downloads/Initiatives/RHTP/Arizona%27sApprovedProgramNarrative.pdf - HRSA Health Center Program (H80) patient targets, Primary Health Care Digest (2022): Quote: “confirm or request adjustment to their patient target by the deadline in their email” — https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USHHSHRSA/bulletins/3120df3 ## What reviewers penalize These ten weaknesses recur in 17 published reviewer critiques, mostly U.S. Department of Education and NIH. The count is the number of critiques that name it, not a rate, and a reviewer comment is a judgment. - [ ] Attrition or missing-data handling left unresolved (named in 7 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “the applicant did not address how missing data will be handled” U.S. Department of Education, Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Mid-Phase, WestEd, S411B220027, 2022, Technical Review Form, pp. 25, 29. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2022/12/S411B220027_WestEd_TRF.pdf#page=29 - [ ] Comparisons vulnerable to selection, contamination, baseline differences or incompatible data (named in 7 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “may require additional interpretation” National Institutes of Health, NIAID, K01 AI131895 (Rebeiro, Vanderbilt), applicant-authorized summary statement; a research application, pp. 5-6. https://beta.nih.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_media/2026-09/k01-rebeiro-summary-statement.pdf#page=6 - [ ] Feasibility assumptions or fallback arrangements unsupported (named in 6 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “no alternative analysis plan is provided” National Institutes of Health, NIDCD, R01 DC017174 (Heinemann and Cherney), applicant-authorized summary statement; a research application, pp. 3, 5-6. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/sanitized-heinemann-cherney-summary-statement-redacted.pdf#page=5 - [ ] Implementation fidelity, thresholds or mediators inadequately specified (named in 5 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “Mediators are not described.” U.S. Department of Education, EIR Early-Phase, Education Development Center, U411C190275, 2019, Technical Review Form, p. 4. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2019/11/U411C190275-Education-Development-Center-Inc.-TRF-Tier-2.pdf#page=4 - [ ] Measurement tools insufficiently identified, supported or protected against reporting bias (named in 4 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “no detail is provided” U.S. Department of Education, EIR Mid-Phase, Niswonger Foundation, U411B170038, 2017, Technical Review Form, pp. 4-5. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2016/12/U411B170038_TRF.pdf#page=4 - [ ] Targets or success criteria missing, inconsistent or disconnected from the project (named in 4 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “lacks a specific number” U.S. Department of Education, EIR Mid-Phase, ASSISTments Foundation, S411B220024, 2022, Technical Review Form, p. 14. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2022/12/S411B220024_ASSISTments-Foundation-Inc_TRF.pdf#page=14 - [ ] Analysis procedures insufficiently specified for the stated questions or model (named in 4 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “methods of data analysis are not adequately described” National Institutes of Health, NIAID, R01 AI098472 renewal (Gandhi, UCSF), applicant-authorized summary statement; a research application, pp. 4-5. https://beta.nih.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_media/2026-09/2-R01-AI098472-06_Ganhdi_Summary.pdf#page=4 - [ ] Data protection, management or cross-site coordination incomplete (named in 3 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “The data management plan stops midsentence on page 125” National Institutes of Health, NIDCD, R01 DC017683 (Gifford and Camarata, Vanderbilt), applicant-authorized summary statement; a research application, pp. 9-10. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/sanitized-giffordcamarataapplicationsummary-dc017683-01a1.pdf#page=10 - [ ] Feedback collection lacks a specified route into program decisions (named in 2 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “The applicant does not discuss how often the team will review data or implement changes.” U.S. Department of Education, EIR Early-Phase, Orange County Superintendent of Schools, S411C200130, 2020, Technical Review Form, pp. 16, 19. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2020/12/S411C200130-Orange-County-Superintendent-of-Schools-TRF.pdf#page=19 - [ ] Evaluator independence insufficiently explained (named in 1 of 17 critiques). Reviewers wrote: “The level of independence is not made clear” U.S. Department of Education, EIR Early-Phase, Research Triangle Institute, S411C220065, 2022, Technical Review Form, pp. 24-25. https://www.ed.gov/sites/ed/files/2022/12/S411C220065_Research-Triangle-Institute-_TRF.pdf#page=24 ## Protocol skeleton ### Draft text, edit before use Measures: Number of jobs created to increase opportunities for people with low incomes in the identified community.; Number of job opportunities maintained in the identified community.; Number of “living wage ” jobs created in the identified community\*.; Number of “living wage” jobs maintained in the identified community\*.; Number of jobs created in the identified community with a benefit package.; Other Counts of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1z); Percent decrease of the unemployment rate.; Percent decrease of the youth unemployment rate.; Percent decrease of the underemployment rate.; Other Rates of Change for Employment Indicators (CNPI 1z); Number of accessible and affordable early childhood or pre-school education assets or resources added to the identified community.; Number of accredited or licensed affordable child care facilities added in the identified community.; and 3 more listed above. Baseline: \_\_\_\_ months from award, using CSBG Annual Report v2.1 (OMB-approved information collection, reginfo.gov objectID 171328201). Targets: set from the observed baseline at month \_\_\_\_, or committed now as a change of \_\_\_\_ percentage points from baseline. Missing-data plan (how dropout and missing observations will be handled): \_\_\_\_ Comparison group or baseline (what you compare against and how the groups started): \_\_\_\_ Fallback if recruitment, data access or the first analysis falls short: \_\_\_\_ Fidelity threshold (what counts as full implementation, and how it is measured): \_\_\_\_ Instrument named, with its validity evidence and its rights (license) status: \_\_\_\_ Numeric target for each measure (a number, not a direction): \_\_\_\_ Analysis for each outcome (method, comparison, adjustment): \_\_\_\_ Data protection and data management (who holds identifiable data, where, for how long): \_\_\_\_ Feedback schedule (who reviews the data, how often, and what changes as a result): \_\_\_\_ Evaluator role and independence (who evaluates and how they are separate from delivery): \_\_\_\_ The text is copied or summarized from public documents. It is not legal advice.