Support for the Discretionary Grant Information System Office of Management and Budget Package
The Discretionary Grant Information System (DGIS) collects information from nearly 900 grantees funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Discretionary grantees must complete selected forms in the DGIS that gather financial, performance, and demographic data applicable to their programs. The data collected across the 48 forms provide useful insight into MCHB grantee performance and opportunities for improvement. Consistent measurement can shed light on the collective impact of the programs.
This project supports HRSA’s efforts to reduce grantees’ reporting burden, improve accountability, and promote alignment of measures by—
- Working with grantees to pilot test redesigned forms and instructions
- Synthesizing grantee feedback into recommendations for change
- Ensuring that forms meet Section 508 compliance to increase accessibility
- Supporting clearance from the Office of Management and Budget to implement updated forms
Staff
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Eleanor Fisk, Ph.D.
Research Associate
Eleanor Fisk has nearly 10 years of experience in early childhood research, policy, and practice. Her areas of expertise include early childhood development, early...
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Alexandra Joraanstad, M.S.P.H.
Senior Research Associate
Alexandra Joraanstad has nearly 15 years of experience conducting social science research and evaluation. Her work has primarily focused on home...
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Kris Neurauter
Production and Design Specialist
Kris Neurauter has more than 25 years of experience in project coordination and document production. Her role at JBA includes formatting and compiling...
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Mariel Sparr, Ph.D., M.A.
Vice President
Mariel Sparr has more than 15 years of experience in applied research and evaluation in the areas of implementation quality, early childhood education...