Research

Participatory research services rooted in community and collaboration

We uncover meaningful narratives from data. Through respectful and thoughtful engagement, we help you assess your community’s needs, bridge gaps, and promote local strengths.

  • Community assessments

    Using surveys, interviews, financial analysis, focus groups, and spatial-asset mapping, we create a holistic picture of each community.

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  • Market & feasibility studies

    We analyze the viability of initiatives through in-depth data collection, listening sessions, case studies, and cost projections.

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  • Evaluative research

    We help evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services to understand what’s working and what can be improved.

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Areas of focus

  • Workforce readiness

  • Financial education

  • Tourism initiatives

  • Youth services

  • Arts enrichment

  • Community development

  • Food and agricultural sovereignty

  • Housing access and equity

  • Economic development

  • Community health and well-being

We first review existing local data to understand the relevant landscape. Then we work with our clients and their communities to collect data that accurately represents their lived experiences. Local stakeholders actively participate in the research journey, instilling a sense of ownership and relevance in the outcomes.

Community-led tools and techniques

  • "Our work with Sweet Grass has helped us raise the voices of our neighbors who live challenging lives in an area that has been purposefully and historically ignored for generations."

    Julie Keel, Mountain T.O.P.

  • "Sweet Grass brought a breadth of expertise as we delved into our first loan fund evaluation. They were critical in helping us understand our goals, process, and evaluation methodologies."

    Jesus Gonzalez Saucedo, Inclusive Action for the City

  • ". . . the contribution [Sweet Grass is] making will lead to transformative change for many."

    Nick Tilsen, Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation

  • "[Sweet Grass helped us in] seeking ways to find justification and answers in how we need to move forward in providing housing opportunities for our community."

    Donovan Vicenti, Pueblo of Jemez Housing Authority

  • "[Sweet Grass is] capable of understanding the issues of Indigenous communities and assisting in assessing much needed data in Indian Country."

    Lucille Contreras, Texas Tribal Buffalo Project

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