Duplicated vs. Unduplicated People Served in Grant Applications

When you’re filling out a grant application, you’ll often be asked to report how many people your program serves. But what’s the difference between duplicated and unduplicated people served? Knowing how to report these numbers accurately can help funders understand your program’s impact.

1. What Are Duplicated People Served? 

Duplicated people served refers to the total number of times individuals access your services. If one person engages with your program multiple times, they are counted each time. This helps show the level of engagement and the frequency of service use.

2. What Are Unduplicated People Served? 

Unduplicated people served counts each individual only once, no matter how often they engage with your program. This number reflects your program’s reach, or how many unique people you’re impacting.

3. When to Use Each Number in Your Grant Application 

Understanding when to report duplicated or unduplicated counts depends on what you want to demonstrate. Duplicated counts show how often your program is used, while unduplicated counts reflect how many unique individuals are served.

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