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Cost of Evaluation

The cost of evaluation varies as a result of a number of factors, including experience and education of consultants, the type of evaluation required, the population density or size, and the geographic location of your program. Generally, about 15 to 20 percent of available program funds should be budgeted for evaluation. The exception is for a program evaluation with an experimental design. In most experimental designs, the cost of evaluation will be extensive. The cost of evaluation should always be included in proposals for grant funds. Resources spent on evaluation should be viewed as an investment in future success, with dividends of reduction in suicidal behaviors.

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