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Brief: Arts and humanities

Prepared from Grant Precedent, 2026-10-23; data as of precedent 2026-10-21, measures 2026-10-22.

Measures funders require

National Endowment for the Arts, NEA grants (all programs using this report)

Were you able to carry out ALL approved project activities? (Yes/No)

Describe the activities supported by this award.

  • Code: I.2
  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Arts Education (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 1, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-arts-education-fdr.pdf

Did the project encounter any challenges that impeded your ability to conduct the project as approved? (Yes/No)

What did the project accomplish for your organization and other intended beneficiaries?

  • Code: I.4
  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Arts Education (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 1, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-arts-education-fdr.pdf

What were your intended learning outcomes for participants?

  • Code: IB.1
  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Arts Education (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 3, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-arts-education-fdr.pdf

What tools or methods were used to measure participants' learning and/or project outcomes?

  • Code: IB.2
  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Arts Education (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 3, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-arts-education-fdr.pdf

What were your results?

  • Code: IB.3
  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Arts Education (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 3, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-arts-education-fdr.pdf

Number of individuals paid, in whole or in part, with project funds (NEA and cost share): Artists

Number of individuals paid, in whole or in part, with project funds (NEA and cost share): Others (non-artist employees, temporary staff, contractors)

Did your project feature in-person, virtual, or a combination of in-person and virtual experiences with the arts?

In-person only arts experience: number of adults (18+ years) who directly engaged with the arts on site or in-person

In-person only arts experience: number of children/youth (0-17 years) who directly engaged with the arts on site or in-person

Virtual only arts experience: number of people (adults 18+, children/youth 0-17, total) who attended the virtual arts experiences

Both in-person and virtual: number of people who attended the in-person component of the programming

Both in-person and virtual: number of people who attended the virtual component of the programming

Description of how attendee counts were collected

  • Code: IIA.5
  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Arts Education (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 7, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-arts-education-fdr.pdf

Age groups the project was intended to serve directly (select all that apply)

  • Code: IIB.1
  • Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Arts Education (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 7, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-arts-education-fdr.pdf

If the project focused on one or more specific age groups, did it succeed in this objective? (Yes/No)

Was the project intended to benefit underserved groups/communities? (Yes/No)

Factors limiting the intended underserved groups/communities' opportunities to benefit from arts programming (geography, economic status, ethnicity, disability)

  • Code: IIB.2a
  • Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Arts Education (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 8, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-arts-education-fdr.pdf

Did the project succeed in serving one or more underserved groups/communities? (Yes/No)

Were you able to carry out ALL approved project activities? (Yes/No)

  • Code: I.1
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 1, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Describe the activities supported by this award.

  • Code: I.2
  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 1, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Did the project encounter any challenges that impeded your ability to conduct the project as approved? (Yes/No)

  • Code: I.3
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 1, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

What did the project accomplish for your organization and other intended beneficiaries?

  • Code: I.4
  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 1, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Number of individuals paid, in whole or in part, with project funds (NEA and cost share): Artists

  • Code: IIA.1a
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 3, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Number of individuals paid, in whole or in part, with project funds (NEA and cost share): Others (non-artist employees, temporary staff, contractors)

  • Code: IIA.1b
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 3, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Did your project feature in-person, virtual, or a combination of in-person and virtual experiences with the arts?

  • Code: IIA.2
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 3, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

In-person only arts experience: number of adults (18+ years) who directly engaged with the arts on site or in-person

  • Code: IIA.3a-in
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 3, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

In-person only arts experience: number of children/youth (0-17 years) who directly engaged with the arts on site or in-person

  • Code: IIA.3b-in
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 3, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Virtual only arts experience: number of people (adults 18+, children/youth 0-17, total) who attended the virtual arts experiences

  • Code: IIA.3-virt
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 4, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Both in-person and virtual: number of people who attended the in-person component of the programming

  • Code: IIA.3-both-in
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 4, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Both in-person and virtual: number of people who attended the virtual component of the programming

  • Code: IIA.3-both-virt
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 4, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Description of how attendee counts were collected

  • Code: IIA.5
  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 5, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Age groups the project was intended to serve directly (select all that apply)

  • Code: IIB.1
  • Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 5, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

If the project focused on one or more specific age groups, did it succeed in this objective? (Yes/No)

  • Code: IIB.1a
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 5, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Was the project intended to benefit underserved groups/communities? (Yes/No)

  • Code: IIB.2
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 5, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Factors limiting the intended underserved groups/communities' opportunities to benefit from arts programming (geography, economic status, ethnicity, disability)

  • Code: IIB.2a
  • Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 6, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

Did the project succeed in serving one or more underserved groups/communities? (Yes/No)

  • Code: Code IIB.succeed
  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140)
  • Reporting frequency: once, at the end of the period of performance
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, p. 6, https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/fy27-standard-fdr.pdf

National Endowment for the Humanities, NEH grants (awards using the PPR web form)

Briefly summarize your goals for this grant period as laid out in your application's work plan.

  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Goals & Progress', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Have you achieved your goals?

  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Goals & Progress', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

[If No] Please explain why you have not achieved the goals laid out in your application's work plan.

  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Goals & Progress', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

What, if anything, remains to bring your project to a successful conclusion?

  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Goals & Progress', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

What problems has your project encountered?

  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Changes & Problems', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

How has your project changed?

  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Changes & Problems', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

What are the most significant audiences for your project?

  • Requirement: chosen from the funder's menu
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Impact', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Additional audiences (add).

  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Impact', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

How do you see your project making a difference for those audiences?

  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Impact', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

How has the grant affected your institution?

  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Impact', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Has your project engaged with communities that you did not expect? If so, please explain.

  • Requirement: defined by the applicant
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Impact', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Has your project involved outreach to veterans or active military?

  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Partners', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Has your project involved the participation of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)?

  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Partners', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Has your project Involved the participation of HSls (Hispanic Serving Institutions)?

  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Partners', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Has your project involved the participation of TC Us (Tribal Colleges and Universities)?

  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Partners', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Has your project involved the participation of AAPISls (Asian American and Pacific Islander Institutions)?

  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Partners', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Has your project involved the participation of Community Colleges?

  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Partners', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Has your project involved the participation of local (nearby your institution) museums. historical societies, archives, libraries, or other cultural organizations?

  • Requirement: required
  • Instrument: NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134)
  • Reporting frequency: final PPR within 120 days after the period of performance; interim PPRs as scheduled in eGMS Reach
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: NEA and NEH performance reporting, HTML section 'Partners', https://www.neh.gov/grants/manage/performance-reporting-requirements

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DOJ OJP), Arts Program in Juvenile Justice

How many unique individuals started the program during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Starting a program is defined in the context of your program. For example, starting a program can mean a formal agreement to enroll in the program, or taking a first action toward engaging with the program's services. Program refers to the specific set of activities carried out by the award recipient and supported by OJJDP award funds, in whole or in part. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

How many unique individuals were discharged from the program during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Discharged means the program participant is no longer participating in services or receiving services directly from or indirectly through your program. Program refers to the specific set of activities carried out by the award recipient and supported by OJJDP award funds, in whole or in part. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

How many unique individuals were discharged from the program since the beginning of the award?

  • Code: Q3
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Discharged means the program participant is no longer participating in services or receiving services directly from or indirectly through your program. Program refers to the specific set of activities carried out by the award recipient and supported by OJJDP award funds, in whole or in part. Beginning of the award refers to the Project Period Start Date for your award. You can find this in your award documentation or in JustGrants.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

How many projects were completed during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q4
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Project refers to a program-specific and sanctioned arts-based deliverable. These deliverables can include, but are not limited to, visual arts, performing arts, filmmaking, music, and literary arts. Completed refers to a program-specific and sanctioned activity that has been produced and submitted by individuals participating in the program. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

How many hours of instruction were provided during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Hours of instruction refers to the total amount of time (calculated in hours) that program staff spent with program participants as part of service delivery funded through this grant award. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

How many events were held during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q6
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Events held refers to program-specific activities conducted as a means of highlighting various arts-based projects or deliverables completed during service delivery. This can include, but is not limited to, formal art shows, concerts, competitions, family nights, and fairs that can occur within the community or a juvenile justice facility. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Did you experience any challenges that impacted service delivery during this reporting period? If yes, how did you address the challenges, or do the challenges remain unresolved?

Of the unique individuals discharged during this reporting period, how many were discharged successfully? Note: The number of successful, unsuccessful, and other individuals discharged should equal the total number of individuals discharged during this reporting period. Do not include an individual in more than one discharge category.

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Discharged means the program participant is no longer participating in services or receiving services directly from or indirectly through your program. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Successful discharge means the program participant has met all program requirements, such as completing assessments or prescribed treatment or participating for an expected minimum duration in services.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals discharged during this reporting period, how many were discharged unsuccessfully? Note: The number of successful, unsuccessful, and other individuals discharged should equal the total number of individuals discharged during this reporting period. Do not include an individual in more than one discharge category.

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Discharged means the program participant is no longer participating in services or receiving services directly from or indirectly through your program. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Unsuccessful discharge refers to individuals discharged for a reason other than successful, such as a discharge due to loss of contact, removal, or new petition. • Loss of contact means the program participant stops communicating with the program or fails to attend required appointments. • Removed means the program participant is no longer participating in the program for failing to follow program rules or treatment recommendations, such as consistently missing appointments, abusive behaviors, or lack of engagement. • Petition is a document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent or a status offender and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile or that an alleged delinquent be transferred to criminal court for prosecution as an adult.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals discharged during this reporting period, how many were discharged for another reason? Note: The number of successful, unsuccessful, and other individuals discharged should equal the total number of individuals discharged during this reporting period. Do not include an individual in more than one discharge category.

  • Code: Q10
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Discharged means the program participant is no longer participating in services or receiving services directly from or indirectly through your program. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Other discharge statuses can include: • Transferred means the program participant moved from one service or program from one provider, location, or system to another. • Authorized departure means the program participant left the program for circumstances beyond their control but were successful up to departure (i.e. moved out of area, conflict with another program, employment, etc.) . • Withdrew means the program participant officially or unofficially stopped participating in the program; this is an authorized departure.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals discharged since the beginning of the award, how many were discharged successfully? Note: The number of successful, unsuccessful, and other individuals discharged should equal the total number of individuals discharged during this reporting period. Do not include an individual in more than one discharge category.

  • Code: Q11
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Discharged means the program participant is no longer participating in services or receiving services directly from or indirectly through your program. Beginning of the award refers to the Project Period Start Date for your award. You can find this in your award documentation or in JustGrants. Successful discharge means the program participant has met all program requirements, such as completing assessments or prescribed treatment or participating for an expected minimum duration in services.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals discharged since the beginning of the award, how many were discharged unsuccessfully? Note: The number of successful, unsuccessful, and other individuals discharged should equal the total number of individuals discharged during this reporting period. Do not include an individual in more than one discharge category.

  • Code: Q12
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Discharged means the program participant is no longer participating in services or receiving services directly from or indirectly through your program. Beginning of the award refers to the Project Period Start Date for your award. You can find this in your award documentation or in JustGrants. Unsuccessful discharge refers to individuals discharged for a reason other than successful, such as a discharge due to loss of contact, removal, or new petition. • Loss of contact means the program participant stops communicating with the program or fails to attend required appointments. • Removed means the program participant is no longer participating in the program for failing to follow program rules or treatment recommendations, such as consistently missing appointments, abusive behaviors, or lack of engagement. • Petition is a document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent or a status offender and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile or that an alleged delinquent be transferred to criminal court for prosecution as an adult.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals successfully discharged during this reporting period, how many demonstrated improved academics?

  • Code: Q13
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Successful discharge means the program participant has met all program requirements, such as completing assessments or prescribed treatment or participating for an expected minimum duration in services. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Improved academics refers to academic performance, growth mindset for intelligence, academic self-efficacy, school or job training engagement, school or job training connectedness, or grades.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals successfully discharged during this reporting period, how many demonstrated problem behaviors?

  • Code: Q14
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Successful discharge means the program participant has met all program requirements, such as completing assessments or prescribed treatment or participating for an expected minimum duration in services. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Problem behaviors refers to aggression, school misbehavior, substance use, truancy, school discipline, delinquent behavior, or juvenile offending.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals successfully discharged during this reporting period, how many demonstrated strengthened problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills?

  • Code: Q15
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Successful discharge means the program participant has met all program requirements, such as completing assessments or prescribed treatment or participating for an expected minimum duration in services. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. Problem-solving skills refers to an individual’s ability t o defin e a problem, identify roo t causes , and execute an effectiv e solution. This skill ca n be meas ured thr ough self-assessm e nt or other program -specific outcome mea surem ent tools. Conflict-resolution skills refers to the formal or informal process of ending a disagreement through a peaceful solution. This can involve learning or employing skills of active listening, negotiation, and compromise. This skill can be measured through self-assessment or other program-specific outcome measurement tools.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals served during this reporting period, how many experienced no or fewer incidents of high-risk behaviors?

  • Code: Q16
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. High-risk behaviors means that the youth has an accumulation of risk factors, such as early onset of aggressive behavior, severe family conflict, or gang involvement, and shares characteristics with populations that have historically reoffended at higher rates.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals successfully discharged since the beginning of the award, how many experienced a new adjudication within 12 months of discharge? Note: If the individual was discharged within 12 months of the final performance report due date, do not include the individual in this count. The final performance report is typically due 120 days after the award project period end date.

  • Code: Q17
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Successful discharge means the program participant has met all program requirements, such as completing assessments or prescribed treatment or participated for an expected minimum duration in services. Beginning of the award refers to the Project Period Start Date for your award. You can find this in your award documentation or in JustGrants. New adjudication refers to the juvenile court process that determines if the juvenile committed the act for which charged. The term "adjudicated" indicates that the court concluded the juvenile committed the act.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals unsuccessfully discharged since the beginning of the award, how many experienced a new adjudication within 12 months of discharge? Note: If the individual was discharged within 12 months of the final performance report due date, do not include the individual in this count. The final performance report is typically due 120 days after the award project period end date.

  • Code: Q18
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Unsuccessful discharge refers to individuals discharged for a reason other than successful, such as a discharge due to loss of contact, removal, or new petition. • Loss of contact means the program participant stops communicating with the program or fails to attend required appointments. • Removed means the program participant is no longer participating in the program for failing to follow program rules or treatment recommendations, such as consistently missing appointments, abusive behaviors, or lack of engagement. • Petition is a document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent or a status offender and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile or that an alleged delinquent be transferred to criminal court for prosecution as an adult. Beginning of the award refers to the Project Period Start Date for your award. You can find this in your award documentation or in JustGrants. New adjudication refers to the juvenile court process that determines if the juvenile committed the act for which charged. The term "adjudicated" indicates that the court concluded the juvenile committed the act.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Of the unique individuals unsuccessfully discharged since the beginning of the award, how many experienced a new adjudication within 12 months of discharge? Note: If the individual was discharged within 12 months of the final performance report due date, do not include the individual in this count. The final performance report is typically due 120 days after the award project period end date.

  • Code: Q19
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Unique means unduplicated. Individuals should only be counted once. Unique individuals should not be counted in more than one reporting period. Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Unsuccessful discharge refers to individuals discharged for a reason other than successful, such as a discharge due to loss of contact, removal, or new petition. • Loss of contact means a program participant stops communicating with the program or fails to attend required appointments. • Removed means the program participant is no longer participating in the program for failing to follow program rules or treatment recommendations, such as consistently missing appointments, abusive behaviors, or lack of engagement. • Petition is a document filed in juvenile court alleging that a juvenile is a delinquent or a status offender and asking that the court assume jurisdiction over the juvenile or that an alleged delinquent be transferred to criminal court for prosecution as an adult. Beginning of the award refers to the Project Period Start Date for your award. You can find this in your award documentation or in JustGrants. New adjudication refers to the juvenile court process that determines if the juvenile committed the act for which charged.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Did you experience any challenges related to external factors beyond your control during the reporting period that impacted program outcomes? If yes, please describe the challenges.

  • Code: Q20
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Challenges related to external factors can vary; examples may include: • Unexpected costs: for example, due to price surges for necessary resources. • New compliance or standards: such as changes in laws, regulations, or guidance. • Supply: unexpected hurdles related to resource availability. • Skilled labor: labor markets making it difficult to find, hire, or retain skilled labor. • Technology: changes in stability and threats related to technology. Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

How would you describe the progress made toward this award's goals and objectives during this reporting period?

  • Code: Q21
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Answer options: o Not started o Behind schedule o On track o Ahead of schedule o Complete PROGRAM QUESTIONS (These questions are asked one time at the start of the award.) Reporting period is the specific timeframe covered by this report. DEFINITIONS
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

What services are supported , in whol e o r in pa rt, by OJJD P’s grant fu nds? Select all that apply.

  • Code: Q1
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Answer options: o Diversion interventions o Community service o Treatment interventions o Support services o Other, specify: ____ Diversion interventions redirect youth away from formal processing in the juvenile justice system, while still holding them accountable for their actions. Community service is unpaid work for a community organization or a structured work experience designed to benefit the community. Treatment interventions have broad goals of preventing crime and reducing recidivism for youth who have committed crimes. Effective treatment interventions typically provide large amounts of meaningful contact (treatment integrity), are long in duration (more dosage), and offer a comprehensive approach that combines various treatments to address a person's multifaceted problems. Types of interventions vary, ranging from a focus on behaviors to skills-oriented interventions, such as therapy, counseling, or groups. Support services are typically community-based resources that assist children, youth, and families who are in the juvenile justice system or violence prevention programs. The goals are broad but often promote the well-being and stability of program participants. Examples include mentoring or navigation of social services.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

Who is the target population for the program? Select all that apply.

  • Code: Q2
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Answer options: o Juvenile offenders o Youth/children o Males o Females o Low risk youth o Medium risk youth o High risk youth o Other, specify: ____ Target population is the group(s) of people for whom the program is primarily designed and who the program envisions will engage in the program’s services. Program refers to the specific set of activities carried out by the award recipient and supported by OJJDP award funds, in whole or in part. Juvenile offenders are individuals who have been adjudicated delinquent. State laws can vary on the upper age of juvenile court jurisdiction. See also juvenile population. Youth/children refers to individuals served by the proposed funded program that are within the age range as defined by the program staff and in alignment with the program rules and regulations. Low risk youth refers to a young person unlikely to reoffend in the near future. They are typically supported by strong community or family bonds, have positive peer groups, and lack previous offenses. Medium risk youth refers to a young person showing some risk factors for delinquency such as truancy, inconsistent home life, or association with delinquent peers. These factors moderately increase the probability of offenses in the near future. High risk youth refers to a young person more likely to reoffend in the near future due to an accumulation of risk factors. These may include early onset of aggressive behavior, severe family conflict, gang involvement, or shared characteristics with populations that have historically reoffended at higher rates.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

What is the youngest age of individuals who will be served by the program?

What is the oldest age of individuals who will be served by the program?

How many individuals does the program plan to serve over the life of the award?

  • Code: Q5
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Individuals refers to youth who are participating in the program services. Life of the award refers to the period from the start of the award to the closure of the award. For OJJDP awards, this is typically 3 years.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

What is the minimum length of participation for each program participant?

What is the frequency of engagement that each participant is expected to maintain?

  • Code: Q7
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Answer options: o Daily o Weekly o Monthly o Other, specify: ____ Engagement means the target population is participating in services or receiving services directly from or indirectly through your program.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

How will the program obtain information for youth with a new adjudication? Select all that apply.

  • Code: Q8
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Answer options: o The grantee is a criminal justice agency, such as the department of juvenile justice or probation, and has access to this information. o The grantee has a memorandum of understanding (MOU), a memorandum of agreement (MOA), or a linkage agreement with an agency that has access to this information. o The grantee conducts public records searches online. o The grantee enters unofficial data (through word of mouth or self-reporting from participants) o The grantee does not have access to official justice information. o Other, specify: ____ New adjudication refers to the juvenile court process that determines if the juvenile committed the act for which charged. The term "adjudicated" indicates that the court concluded the juvenile committed the act.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

What tools or approaches will the program use to assess outcomes for program participants?

  • Code: Q9
  • Requirement: required
  • Definition: Tools or approaches are methods that systematically collect data to determine the benefits, changes, or shifts in skill, knowledge, attitude, behavior, condition, or life status for individuals participating in a program.
  • Target rule: No target rule stated
  • Source: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, solicitation performance measures, https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/performance-measures/pmqd/arts-program.pdf

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 individuals paid, in whole or in part, with project funds (NEA and cost share): Artists

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Number of individuals paid, in whole or in part, with project funds (NEA and cost share): Others (non-artist employees, temporary staff, contractors)

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In-person only arts experience: number of adults (18+ years) who directly engaged with the arts on site or in-person

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In-person only arts experience: number of children/youth (0-17 years) who directly engaged with the arts on site or in-person

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Virtual only arts experience: number of people (adults 18+, children/youth 0-17, total) who attended the virtual arts experiences

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Both in-person and virtual: number of people who attended the in-person component of the programming

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Both in-person and virtual: number of people who attended the virtual component of the programming

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Number of individuals paid, in whole or in part, with project funds (NEA and cost share): Artists

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Number of individuals paid, in whole or in part, with project funds (NEA and cost share): Others (non-artist employees, temporary staff, contractors)

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In-person only arts experience: number of adults (18+ years) who directly engaged with the arts on site or in-person

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In-person only arts experience: number of children/youth (0-17 years) who directly engaged with the arts on site or in-person

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Virtual only arts experience: number of people (adults 18+, children/youth 0-17, total) who attended the virtual arts experiences

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Both in-person and virtual: number of people who attended the in-person component of the programming

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Both in-person and virtual: number of people who attended the virtual component of the programming

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How many unique individuals started the program during this reporting period?

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How many unique individuals were discharged from the program during this reporting period?

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How many unique individuals were discharged from the program since the beginning of the award?

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How many projects were completed during this reporting period?

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How many hours of instruction were provided during this reporting period?

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How many events were held during this reporting period?

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Of the unique individuals discharged during this reporting period, how many were discharged successfully? Note: The number of successful, unsuccessful, and other individuals discharged should equal the total number of individuals discharged during this reporting period. Do not include an individual in more than one discharge category.

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Of the unique individuals discharged during this reporting period, how many were discharged unsuccessfully? Note: The number of successful, unsuccessful, and other individuals discharged should equal the total number of individuals discharged during this reporting period. Do not include an individual in more than one discharge category.

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Of the unique individuals discharged during this reporting period, how many were discharged for another reason? Note: The number of successful, unsuccessful, and other individuals discharged should equal the total number of individuals discharged during this reporting period. Do not include an individual in more than one discharge category.

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Of the unique individuals discharged since the beginning of the award, how many were discharged successfully? Note: The number of successful, unsuccessful, and other individuals discharged should equal the total number of individuals discharged during this reporting period. Do not include an individual in more than one discharge category.

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Of the unique individuals discharged since the beginning of the award, how many were discharged unsuccessfully? Note: The number of successful, unsuccessful, and other individuals discharged should equal the total number of individuals discharged during this reporting period. Do not include an individual in more than one discharge category.

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Of the unique individuals successfully discharged during this reporting period, how many demonstrated problem behaviors?

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Of the unique individuals successfully discharged during this reporting period, how many demonstrated strengthened problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills?

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Of the unique individuals served during this reporting period, how many experienced no or fewer incidents of high-risk behaviors?

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Tier 1 + 3: Collect today from your own records; and Needs a partner under an agreement

Of the unique individuals successfully discharged during this reporting period, how many demonstrated improved academics?

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  • You count your own participants; the school or district record confirms the outcome.
  • Partner route: WA: school attendance, grades, credits and graduation progress, held by Seattle Public Schools. Lag: Event lag NR; automated files are contemplated. Processing: approximately 2-3 weeks, rising to 4-6 weeks after December 2026. Request: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/community-partnerships/data-access-for-partners/data-sharing-agreements/
  • Partner route: CA: student achievement and longitudinal education outcomes, held by California Department of Education, including CALPADS and assessment records. Lag: Data-year and event lag NR; availability depends on collections and requested linkage. Request: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/da/researchdata.asp
  • Partner route: NY: graduation and postsecondary enrollment and persistence; other approved school outcomes, held by New York City Public Schools; approved administrative datasets. Lag: Annual files; attendance also has monthly files. Fixed event-to-extract lag NR. Request: https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/working-with-nycps/research-rfoc/available-administrative-data
  • 1 more school records routes are listed on the data-routes page.
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Of the unique individuals successfully discharged since the beginning of the award, how many experienced a new adjudication within 12 months of discharge? Note: If the individual was discharged within 12 months of the final performance report due date, do not include the individual in this count. The final performance report is typically due 120 days after the award project period end date.

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  • You count your own participants; the court or corrections record confirms the outcome.
  • Partner route: PA: reincarceration and other corrections outcomes, held by Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Lag: Event and update lag and approval SLA NR. Request: https://www.pa.gov/services/cor/submit-a-research-proposal
  • Partner route: MA: new criminal cases and dispositions, and defined recidivism measures, held by Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, CORI repository. Lag: Event-to-record and update lag NR. Research approvals are renewable, generally for one year. Request: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-research-access-to-criminal-record-data

Of the unique individuals unsuccessfully discharged since the beginning of the award, how many experienced a new adjudication within 12 months of discharge? Note: If the individual was discharged within 12 months of the final performance report due date, do not include the individual in this count. The final performance report is typically due 120 days after the award project period end date.

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  • You count your own participants; the court or corrections record confirms the outcome.
  • Partner route: PA: reincarceration and other corrections outcomes, held by Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Lag: Event and update lag and approval SLA NR. Request: https://www.pa.gov/services/cor/submit-a-research-proposal
  • Partner route: MA: new criminal cases and dispositions, and defined recidivism measures, held by Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, CORI repository. Lag: Event-to-record and update lag NR. Research approvals are renewable, generally for one year. Request: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-research-access-to-criminal-record-data

Of the unique individuals unsuccessfully discharged since the beginning of the award, how many experienced a new adjudication within 12 months of discharge? Note: If the individual was discharged within 12 months of the final performance report due date, do not include the individual in this count. The final performance report is typically due 120 days after the award project period end date.

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  • You count your own participants; the court or corrections record confirms the outcome.
  • Partner route: PA: reincarceration and other corrections outcomes, held by Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. Lag: Event and update lag and approval SLA NR. Request: https://www.pa.gov/services/cor/submit-a-research-proposal
  • Partner route: MA: new criminal cases and dispositions, and defined recidivism measures, held by Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, CORI repository. Lag: Event-to-record and update lag NR. Research approvals are renewable, generally for one year. Request: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/request-research-access-to-criminal-record-data

Implementation question, answered from program records

Were you able to carry out ALL approved project activities? (Yes/No)

Did the project encounter any challenges that impeded your ability to conduct the project as approved? (Yes/No)

Did your project feature in-person, virtual, or a combination of in-person and virtual experiences with the arts?

If the project focused on one or more specific age groups, did it succeed in this objective? (Yes/No)

Was the project intended to benefit underserved groups/communities? (Yes/No)

Did the project succeed in serving one or more underserved groups/communities? (Yes/No)

Were you able to carry out ALL approved project activities? (Yes/No)

Did the project encounter any challenges that impeded your ability to conduct the project as approved? (Yes/No)

Did your project feature in-person, virtual, or a combination of in-person and virtual experiences with the arts?

If the project focused on one or more specific age groups, did it succeed in this objective? (Yes/No)

Was the project intended to benefit underserved groups/communities? (Yes/No)

Did the project succeed in serving one or more underserved groups/communities? (Yes/No)

Have you achieved your goals?

Has your project engaged with communities that you did not expect? If so, please explain.

Has your project involved outreach to veterans or active military?

Has your project involved the participation of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)?

Has your project Involved the participation of HSls (Hispanic Serving Institutions)?

Has your project involved the participation of TC Us (Tribal Colleges and Universities)?

Has your project involved the participation of AAPISls (Asian American and Pacific Islander Institutions)?

Has your project involved the participation of Community Colleges?

Has your project involved the participation of local (nearby your institution) museums. historical societies, archives, libraries, or other cultural organizations?

Did you experience any challenges that impacted service delivery during this reporting period? If yes, how did you address the challenges, or do the challenges remain unresolved?

Did you experience any challenges related to external factors beyond your control during the reporting period that impacted program outcomes? If yes, please describe the challenges.

Narrative response

Describe the activities supported by this award.

What did the project accomplish for your organization and other intended beneficiaries?

What were your intended learning outcomes for participants?

What tools or methods were used to measure participants' learning and/or project outcomes?

What were your results?

Describe the activities supported by this award.

What did the project accomplish for your organization and other intended beneficiaries?

Briefly summarize your goals for this grant period as laid out in your application's work plan.

What, if anything, remains to bring your project to a successful conclusion?

What problems has your project encountered?

What are the most significant audiences for your project?

How do you see your project making a difference for those audiences?

How would you describe the progress made toward this award's goals and objectives during this reporting period?

What services are supported , in whol e o r in pa rt, by OJJD P’s grant fu nds? Select all that apply.

Who is the target population for the program? Select all that apply.

What is the youngest age of individuals who will be served by the program?

What is the oldest age of individuals who will be served by the program?

What is the minimum length of participation for each program participant?

What is the frequency of engagement that each participant is expected to maintain?

How will the program obtain information for youth with a new adjudication? Select all that apply.

What tools or approaches will the program use to assess outcomes for program participants?

Planning figure, no collection needed

How many individuals does the program plan to serve over the life of the award?

Tier not determined

Description of how attendee counts were collected

Age groups the project was intended to serve directly (select all that apply)

Factors limiting the intended underserved groups/communities' opportunities to benefit from arts programming (geography, economic status, ethnicity, disability)

Description of how attendee counts were collected

Age groups the project was intended to serve directly (select all that apply)

Factors limiting the intended underserved groups/communities' opportunities to benefit from arts programming (geography, economic status, ethnicity, disability)

[If No] Please explain why you have not achieved the goals laid out in your application's work plan.

How has your project changed?

Additional audiences (add).

How has the grant affected your institution?

What grantees achieved

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Arts Education reported 349 results against targets over 14 periods; the median result was 100% of target (middle half 73% to 116%), and 47% 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.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Arts and Cultural reported 171 results against targets over 8 periods; the median result was 94% of target (middle half 53% to 100%), and 43% 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.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Arts and Foreign Language reported 126 results against targets over 8 periods; the median result was 100% of target (middle half 56% to 100%), and 55% 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.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Educational, Cultural and Public Programming reported 78 results against targets over 5 periods; the median result was 99% of target (middle half 82% to 112%), 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.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Global Educational and Cultural Exchanges reported 30 results against targets over 5 periods; the median result was 100% of target (middle half 97% to 104%), and 63% 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.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Humanities reported 22 results against targets over 3 periods; the median result was 53% of target (middle half 41% to 75%), and 14% 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.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Arts Organization and General Operating Support reported 10 results against targets over 1 period; the median result was 85% of target (middle half 83% to 85%), and 10% 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.

Program-level figures, not individual grantees: Governor's International Arts Exchange Program reported 9 results against targets over 1 period; the median result was 100% of target (middle half 86% to 100%), and 56% 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.

Target-setting language with precedent

Each item comes from one funder, one program or one department; none is a government-wide rule.

No target-setting clause from National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities and Justice in the library yet; the items below are the nearest precedent.

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.

Protocol skeleton

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Measures: Were you able to carry out ALL approved project activities? (Yes/No); Describe the activities supported by this award.; Did the project encounter any challenges that impeded your ability to conduct the project as approved? (Yes/No); What did the project accomplish for your organization and other intended beneficiaries?; What were your intended learning outcomes for participants?; What tools or methods were used to measure participants' learning and/or project outcomes?; What were your results?; Number of individuals paid, in whole or in part, with project funds (NEA and cost share): Artists; Number of individuals paid, in whole or in part, with project funds (NEA and cost share): Others (non-artist employees, temporary staff, contractors); Did your project feature in-person, virtual, or a combination of in-person and virtual experiences with the arts?; In-person only arts experience: number of adults (18+ years) who directly engaged with the arts on site or in-person; In-person only arts experience: number of children/youth (0-17 years) who directly engaged with the arts on site or in-person; and 56 more listed above. Baseline: ____ months from award, using NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Arts Education (OMB 3135-0140); NEA FY27 Final Descriptive Report - Standard (OMB 3135-0140); NEH Performance Progress Report (PPR) web form in eGMS Reach (OMB 3136-0134). Targets: set from the observed baseline at month ____, or committed now as a change of ____ percentage points from baseline (see the USDA FAS and SCSEP precedents above).

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): ____

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