This is an online, fillable version of the Sustainment Measurement System Scale (SMSS). The SMSS is a validated instrument for assessing how well a program or initiative is positioned to continue into the future or once funding ends. It captures the conditions that research has linked to long-term sustainment — from stable financing and community partnerships to leadership, infrastructure, and evidence of positive outcomes.

This tool presents all 35 SMSS items across eight domains. Users can rate each statement about your project from 1 (little or no extent) to 5 (a great extent), or mark it N/A when it does not apply. After completion, users can review and download a PDF report that summarizes domain-level results for review. All responses stay in your browser — they are not stored or transmitted.