STEP 3: Evaluation and Sustainability

You want to make sure that the program you're planning will last and meet the needs of your community and your funder.

• Review Evaluating Rural Programs and Planning for Funding and Sustainability in RHIhub's Rural Community Health Toolkit.
• Consult RHIhub's topic guide Conducting Rural Health Research, Needs Assessments, and Program Evaluations to learn more about Program Evaluation.
• Use the Economic Impact Analysis Tool to calculate the impact your grant program has had on the state economy.
• Browse through Sustainability Planning Tools that will help you plan for sustainability from day one.