Grant Evaluation Services for NSF EARTh Center Project

The vendor will provide external evaluation services for the EARTh Center, including creation of a detailed evaluation plan, assessment questions, and metrics; surveying, interviewing, and data analysis across all EC Objectives and Activities; active participation in executive check-ins and advisory board meetings; delivery of comprehensive annual evaluation reports for NSF, regular project activity reports, survey findings, and meeting briefs. The vendor will work from a remote location and provide their own office space, IT equipment, telecommunications, and high-speed internet. Occasional travel is required, including at least one trip to Washington DC, one trip to a U.S. conference, and one trip to attend an EC professional development event within the U.S. during the contract period, each lasting 2 to 5 days, with all travel costs included in the fixed quarterly rate.