The Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP) is seeking an evaluation of our small grants project.
About ACCAP
ACCAP is one of eleven Climate Adaptation Partnerships (CAPS formerly known as RISA) funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Operating in Alaska since 2006, ACCAP’s mission is to conduct innovative and collaborative research and engagement to inform climate policy, decision making, and action for a just and sustainable future to realize our vision of healthy and thriving Alaska communities, economies, and ecosystems in a changing climate. More information about ACCAP can be found at: https://uaf-accap.org/. ACCAP is housed at the International Arctic Research Center (IARC) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. More information about IARC can be found at: https://uaf-iarc.org/.
Small Grants Project Background
Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy has awarded small grants to four statewide and regional non-profit organizations to enhance capacity for resilience and climate adaptation in Alaska Native communities. These awards are approximately $50,000 each for 1 year. The US Arctic Research Commission is collaborating in the effort by funding one of the four awardees. More information about the project can be found at: https://uaf-accap.org/projects/small-grants-program/
Objective/Scope/Purpose:
ACCAP is seeking an external evaluator with experience in rural Alaska villages to conduct an evaluation of the small grants project. The evaluation will be utilized to determine the societal impact of the Small Grants Program and the extent to which we achieve the program objectives.
Program objectives are to:
● Enhance capacity for resilience and adaptation
● Develop leadership for addressing climate challenges
● Increase awareness of ACCAP products and services
● Build relationships and mutual learning
● Provide access to the most relevant scientific information in an understandable format
Please contact Sarah Trainor, sftrainor@alaska.edu, (907) 474-7878 for more information and to set up an informational interview.
