CED Data Collection and Performance Progress Report (PPR)

Current as of: October 25, 2023

This module is part of the CED Grant Recipient Toolkit.

All CED grant recipients are expected to track data on jobs and businesses throughout the course of their projects and report progress through the Performance Progress Report (PPR). The PPR is due semi-annually according to the schedule below, and it is submitted online through the On-line Data Collection System (OLDC). Review the materials in this section to learn more about how to collect data about your project and submit your semi-annual PPRs in OLDC.

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Reporting Period Covered	Reporting System Opens	Due Date
October 1 - March 31	April 1	April 30
April 1 - September 30	October 1	October 31

PPR Forms and Instructions

PPR Forms and Instructions (PDF) contains CED PPR forms A, B and E, as well as instructions for properly filling out the forms.

This document should only be used as an example, it is not for submission. PPRs must be submitted semi-annually within OLDC.

New in 2023: This document contains updated guidance for the most recent version of the PPR (updated 2023).

How to Start Collecting Data for Your CED Grant

Data collection is important because it provides the opportunity for both program-level monitoring and analysis, as well as grantee-level monitoring.

It also provides grant recipients with a way to track their progress over the course of their grant.

Watch this video about the forms and indicators included in the PPR and begin collecting data for you CED grant.

Using the Data Collection Tool

The Data Collection Tool is an Excel-based tool designed to simplify collecting data for Form A of the PPR. The tool will help you clarify exactly what information you need to be collecting and calculates all the information needed for Form A. If you track the necessary information in the tool, you’ll have accurate numbers to plug into the PPR in the OLDC system.

Contact OCSRegistrar@icf.com to access the Data Collection Tool.

Watch this video to see a demo of the Data Collection Tool.

Reporting through the On-Line Data Collection System

Watch this video for a demonstration of how to submit your PPR and SF-425 forms through OLDC.

Note: Minor screen changes have been made to the OLDC system that are not reflected in this video. However, functionality has not changed.

If you need help logging into OLDC through GrantSolutions, please review the resources in the Systems for Grant Management and Reporting module.

Resources

The PPR Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) document contains answers to frequently asked questions regarding the PPR and the OLDC system.
The Final PPR Submission Guidance and Examples resource provides guidance for CED grant recipients with a grant ending within the current fiscal year to submit a final PPR in OLDC by December 30^th.
The Best Practices, Reminders, and Technical Assistance for Submitting Your PPR (PDF) resource will help CED grant recipients submit their PPR by providing best practices, reminders, and contact information for technical assistance.
Submitting High Quality PPRs presents grant recipients with information, tips, and guidance for completing high-quality PPRs for them to be approved by Program Specialists, including job titles, explanations of project delays and challenges, and other key information about project progress.
The CED Programmatic Reporting Requirements Information Memorandum outlines requirements for CED grant recipients for submitting semi-annual program-specific PPRs.