Report what changed. Show how it was verified.
CFGS separates work completed, organizational capacity gained, applications submitted, and funding outcomes so one measure is never presented as another.
Four levels of evidence
Public numbers and case studies are released only after source review, client authorization, and a clear statement of what the measure means.
Verified deliverables
Assessments, policies, SOPs, budgets, workplans, dashboards, packages, reviews, and submission guides completed and accepted.
Readiness improvement
Gaps resolved, staff trained, owners assigned, controls established, records organized, and repeatable processes adopted.
Competitive action
Opportunities screened, Go/No-Go decisions documented, packages approved, deadlines met, and submissions confirmed.
Verified results
Awards, amounts, program delivery, and community outcomes reported only when supported by authorized records and an appropriate time period.
What every public case study must include
Starting condition, scope completed, evidence source, time period, client approval, limitations, and the difference between CFGS contribution and the client's own work.
Required verification
- Named evidence owner
- Source record and review date
- Client release or approved anonymization
- Clear calculation and denominator
Prohibited shortcuts
- No guaranteed funding claims
- No counting drafts as submissions
- No counting submissions as awards
- No unapproved client names or sensitive data
Measure readiness before promising outcomes.
The readiness pathway identifies what can be documented now and what must be strengthened.