DataGen PREPARED Program

Empowering EPA Grant Recipients Through Data Excellence

Overview

DataGen PREPARED empowers small, underserved, and tribal communities to master data management, reporting, and evidence-building complexities. Recognizing these communities’ unique challenges, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the Promoting Readiness and Enhancing Proficiency to Advance Reporting and Data (PREPARED) initiative. 

DataGen PREPARED offers tailored technical assistance to help EPA grant recipients improve their ability to meet reporting requirements and generate the information needed for evaluating and enhancing grant outcomes.

The Challenge: Lack of Capacity

While data, reporting, and evidence-building are crucial components of EPA grant programs, many recipients encounter significant capacity challenges:

Staff Shortages and Turnover

They lack institutional data management talent, and critical knowledge and skills are often lost, making managing data and fulfilling reporting requirements challenging.

Need for User-Friendly Systems

They lack access to intuitive data management and reporting systems.

Conflicting Demands

They often face conflicting data and reporting requirements from different funders, creating additional challenges.

Effective Data Use

They struggle with effectively using and reporting data for program evaluations or empirical studies.

Our Solution: DataGen PREPARED

DataGen PREPARED is designed to enhance the capacity of small, underserved, and tribal communities by building the necessary personnel and data infrastructure for effective performance management and program evaluation. Our program offers:

Pre-Application Development & Infrastructure Project Delivery

Assistance in the early project planning and implementation stages.

Data Management & Post-Award Reporting

Preparation for efficient data handling and compliance with reporting requirements post-award.

User-Friendly Data Systems

Development of systems that align with EPA compliance needs and are easy to use.

Evidence-Informed Decision-Making

Training in logic modeling to support sound decision-making based on evidence.

Community Evaluation Capacities

Enhancement of both qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods.

Analytics and AI Upskilling

Help build staff and community capacity to process, analyze, and tell stories with data using analytics and Generative AI tools.

Why Choose Us?

If you represent a small, underserved, or tribal community and want to strengthen your capacity to meet grant data and reporting requirements, we are here to assist you. Our DataGen PREPARED Program is tailored to your needs, ensuring you have the support and tools necessary to succeed.

Contact Us

Ready to enhance your community’s capacity and fully utilize available grant opportunities? Contact us today to learn more about how SaNDAI Cares can support you.