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Sample Case Information
The competition uses a variety of real-world cases from across policy sectors, such as health, education, social services and environment. Every case will present unique opportunities for students to apply and showcase their evaluation skills. Common proposal requirements include:
Articulating evaluation questions, approaches, and methods
Developing or critiquing a program logic model
Creating an evaluation matrix
Identifying mechanisms for stakeholder engagement
Recent Cases Used in the Preliminary and Final Rounds
Preliminary Round Cases
Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (2023)
A request for proposals that asks for an evaluation plan to evaluate the fundamental design and implementation of the Quality Improvement Stream of the program.
Drive to Five Program - Brant County Health Unit (2021)
A request for proposals that asks for an evaluation plan for an active school travel program that encourages students to walk or wheel to school in Brant County.
Approach to Care Initiative - City of Toronto (2020)
Request for Proposals for an evaluation plan for a pilot program in the City of Toronto’s Seniors Services and Long-Term Care Division.
YMCA of Greater Toronto (2019)
Request for Proposals for an evaluation plan for a Youth Cannabis Awareness Program.
Forum for Young Canadians (2018)
Request for Proposals for an evaluation of the Forum for Young Canadians, a program administered by the Foundation for the Study of Processes of Government in Canada.
Final Round Cases
Rainbow Resource Centre (2022)
Request for Proposals for an evaluation plan to evaluate the Youth Program, a positive space to celebrate identity for 2SLGBTQ+ youth.
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (2021)
Request for Proposals for an evaluation plan to tell the story of how DWF’s activities have contributed to positive impacts on the lives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saskatchewan (2020)
Request for Proposals for an evaluation plan to synthesize and tell a collective story of impact for youth programs in Saskatchewan.
Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (2019)
Request for Proposals for an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Volunteer Program at ISANS.
Calgary Women's Shelter (2018)
Calgary Women's Shelter Request for Proposals to help them promote the use of a Collective Impact Approach to other Calgary related organizations.
The Children and Youth Initiative (2017)
Evaluation Plan of the Research and Evaluation Working Group of the Children and Youth Initiative - Growing Up Better in Ottawa.
Young Adult Cancer Canada (2016)
Evaluation Plan to create an evaluation plan for YACC support events (Retreat Yourself, Adventure Retreat Yourself, and Survivors Conference).
If you would like to see more examples, check out this resource from the CES Educational Fund, or contact us!