Outcomes, not outputs: A new paradigm for government grantmaking

Posted on 25 Mar 2026

By Kathy Richardson, executive director, and Jen Riley, chief impact officer, Our Community

Share this article

“Evaluation is often underfunded, sporadic and siloed from decision-making.”

The problem we face: billions out the door, but to what end?
#

A framework for realignment
#

Why this matters for government
#

A path forward: the Centre for What Works
#

We invite the sector to join us
#

Get our free newsletter
#