Objectives of the Evaluation are:
Define a Impact measurement framework (Theory of Change for the Fund) as a whole
Work with the Awardees and other Rethink Ireland expert consultants as necessary to create an outcomes framework/agreed metrics per Awardee
Collect data from Awardee organisations over a significant period of time (2022-2025)
Identify gaps in services provided for the awardees target groups and form recommendations.
Where possible, connect evaluation findings to policy outcomes established in strategic plans of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, the Dept of Health and the Department of Education and Skills, as well as any other relevant policy outcomes that emerge.
Please see tender documents attached below.

Background:
Rethink Ireland works with strategic partners to create Funds that help innovations rise to the challenges of Ireland’s most pressing social and environmental issues. To date, we have invested over €20 million in Education and are creating robust evidence for overcoming educational disadvantage. In addition to cash grants, non-financial supports designed to maxisime their impact and drive organisaitonal efficiencies are also provided to the awardees of Rethink Ireland Funds.
The Equity in Education Fund aspires to mitigate educational disadvantage and to positively impact some of the most vulnerable populations in Ireland. This Fund will support approximately 4-5 not-for-profit organisations focused on enhancing educational engagement and improving formal and non formal educational outcomes for young people from Traveller, Roma and Migrant backgrounds as well as those experiencing rural disadvantage.

Queries or clarifications
For more information on the tender please email Rebecca, with the subject title: ‘Question on Equity in Education Tender’. Email: rebecca@rethinkireland.ie

Closing Date
Submissions by 5pm April 22nd 2022