FFY 2026 Evaluation & Reporting Project Summary
What's New in FFY 2026?
NPI hosted an information session and office hour on November 5 to walk through key evaluation and reporting updates for FFY 2026, provide an overview of the SNAP-Ed Defunding Impact Project, and offer LHDs space to ask questions and clarify upcoming requirements. You can access the session materials below:
As local teams shift, you may have staff who are new to PEARS reporting responsibilities, or your team may face unique reporting situations. Use this form to request a meeting with NPI to receive tailored PEARS support.
Project Summary
PEARS Program Reporting: LHDs are required to report FFY 2026 activities in PEARS quarterly and participate in scheduled data quality (QA/QC) processes. November 1, 2025 is the first day to enter PEARS data for FFY 2026. March 31, 2026 is the last day to review, edit, or otherwise clean PEARS data for FFY 2026. Please see the PEARS website or FFY26 Info Session materials above for more information.
Assessment Questionnaires: Assessment Questionnaires are not required evaluation activities for FFY 2026. However, CDPH and NPI suggest completing final SLAQ/OAQs to demonstrate accomplishments and aid in sustainability planning. Please submit all AQs to Survey123 by March 31, 2026. LHD Activity Checklists will not be collected in FFY 2026.
Impact Outcome Evaluation: IOE is not a required evaluation activity for FFY 2026. EATS surveys will not be collected.
Adult Direct Education Evaluation: ADEE is not a required evaluation activity for FFY 2026. Adult surveys will not be collected.