Evaluation of the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) August 2016 Table of Contents Next Table of Contents Executive Summary 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Program Overview 1.2 Program Eligibility 2.0 Scope and Methodology 2.1 Multiple Lines of Evidence 2.2 Limitations and Analytical Challenges 3.0 Relevance 3.1 Continued Need for the Program 3.2 Alignment with Government Priorities 3.3 Alignment with Federal Roles and Responsibilities 4.0 Performance 4.1 Effectiveness 4.2 Economy and Efficiency 4.3 Unintended Outcomes 4.4 Additional Observations 5.0 Conclusions and Recommendations Appendix A - Veterans Independence Program Logic Model Appendix B - Level of Needs Table - Hours of Service for the Veterans Independence Program Grant Determination Tool This publication is available upon request in alternate formats. PDF Version Table of Contents Next