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THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Great Research for Great Grant Applications
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Think back on a grant writing experience
• Did the funder ask for information about your local community or the population you were proposing to serve?
• Where did you find this information?
• What data didn’t you have that you wish you did?
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What will you accomplish today?
• Gain knowledge about available data
• Gain skills in navigating data websites
• Increase your confidence in using data
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Program Evaluation
Institutional Research
Oregon Research &
Analysis
Strategic Initiatives &
Planning
Miscellaneous Research
The Research Program
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Community Data Sources
Multiple Areas
Arts & Culture
Children Health
Education Jobs & the Economy
Nonprofits &
Foundations
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Healthy People &
Communities
Healthy Economy
Healthy Environment
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What is the child poverty rate in Jackson County?
24 %
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Graduation Rates
School Report Cards
• By district• By school• For sub-groups
of students
• Ranking• Demographics• Test scores
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What is the graduation rate for North Medford High School?
76.4 %
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What percent of students at North Medford High exceeded reading standards in the 2012-2013
school year?
14.8 %
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Public Health Division
• Chronic Disease
• Communicable Disease
• Environmental & Occupational Health
• Health Related Behaviors
• Injury & Violence
• Vital Statistics
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What is the teen pregnancy rate in Josephine County?
16.5%
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Group Activity
• What data would you want to include in your proposal?
• What are some potential sources for this information?
• If you have a laptop or tablet: try to find this information.