How to Estimate the Age of Your Population Served in a Grant Application

Accurately estimating the age of your population served is crucial for any grant application. Funders often want to know the age distribution of the people benefiting from your program to ensure it aligns with their funding priorities. In this post, I’ll cover three strategies to help you provide an accurate estimate of your population’s age.

1. Use Historical Data from Past Projects 

If you’ve run similar programs in the past, analyzing your previous data is one of the most reliable ways to estimate the age range of your population. This information helps funders understand your program’s historical reach and gives you a foundation for estimating your current project.

2. Conduct Surveys for Direct Data 

If you don’t have access to historical data, conducting surveys is an excellent way to gather demographic information directly from your target population. This approach ensures that your estimates are based on real data from potential participants.

3. Leverage Community Demographic Data 

When working with a new or unfamiliar population, you can use existing community demographic data to estimate the age range of your participants. This is especially useful when you don’t have direct access to your target audience.

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