Opportunity Information: Apply for EAC 10 001
Apply for EAC 10 001
- The Election Assistance Commission in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Accessible Voting Technology Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 90.403 U.S. Election Assistance Commission Research Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 1, 2010 and posted on Oct 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- To be eligible for this Notice s grant award, an applicant must Be an existing grant making institution or partner with one, or have a credible plan to develop and support a sub granting process Have a strong track record of using rigorous criteria to select, invest in, support, and monitor the replication and expansion of grantees Have a well articulated plan to o Replicate and expand research proven initiatives that have been shown to produce sizable, sustained benefits to participants or society and/or o Collaborate with a research organization to undertake rigorous evaluations to assess the effectiveness of initiatives. Have appropriate policies on conflicts of interest, self dealing, and other improper practices Have demonstrated expertise in the election administration field, including work with voters with disabilities, and creating accessible electronic documentation and 16 Have demonstrated experience in either funding or successfully designing and implementing research projects.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Accessible Voting Technology Initiative is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) intended to push voting accessibility forward through research and development. The core aim is to support transformative technologies and practical approaches that make it easier for all eligible voters, including voters with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to participate in elections. Rather than focusing on a single disability type or one narrow solution, the initiative is framed broadly to encourage work that addresses a wide spectrum of accessibility needs in real-world voting contexts.
The grant is designed to fund research in three main areas. First, it supports the identification and advancement of promising technologies and practices that could significantly improve accessibility. Second, it funds technology testing and adoption work, meaning projects can move beyond concepts and prototypes into evaluation, validation, and practical pathways for deployment. Third, it supports improvements to administrative processes and training, recognizing that accessibility is not only a hardware or software issue but also depends on election procedures, poll worker preparation, and how voting systems are implemented and supported. The opportunity also highlights interest in areas such as assistive technologies, interoperability, and inclusive voting system design, indicating that proposals can span both technical innovation and the operational realities of election administration.
Funding for this opportunity is substantial but concentrated. EAC anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $7,000,000 and an award ceiling of $7,000,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may not have additional funds to contribute. The program falls under CFDA 90.403 (U.S. Election Assistance Commission Research Grants), emphasizing its research-driven purpose even when projects include pilots, testing, or implementation planning.
Eligibility is geared toward organizations capable of managing a grantmaking or subgranting model and running a disciplined, evidence-focused program. Applicants must either already be a grantmaking institution, partner with one, or present a credible plan to establish and support a subgranting process. EAC is looking for a strong track record of using rigorous criteria to select and oversee funded projects, including monitoring and supporting replication and expansion. Applicants are also expected to present a clear plan either to replicate and scale initiatives that have already demonstrated sizable and sustained benefits, or to collaborate with research organizations to conduct rigorous evaluations that measure effectiveness. In addition, applicants need appropriate conflict-of-interest and anti-self-dealing policies, demonstrated expertise in election administration and accessibility for voters with disabilities, experience creating accessible electronic documentation, and experience either funding research or successfully designing and implementing research projects.
Key dates for the opportunity include a posted date of October 25, 2010, with an application closing date of March 1, 2011 (and an archive date of March 31, 2011). EAC also scheduled technical assistance calls to help prospective applicants understand the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and prepare competitive submissions. A second technical assistance call was set for December 1, 2010 at 1:30 pm Eastern, with call-in details provided in the NOFA, and EAC noted that a recording of the first call and an FAQ list were available through the NOFA link.
For access issues or help obtaining the full announcement, the listed contact was Debbie Chen, Senior Grants Specialist, at 202-566-2166. The official funding opportunity number is EAC 10 001, and the opportunity title is Accessible Voting Technology Initiative.
Accessible Voting Technology Initiative (EAC 10 001) - FAQs
What is the Accessible Voting Technology Initiative?
The Accessible Voting Technology Initiative is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) focused on advancing voting accessibility through research and development.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The core aim is to support transformative technologies and practical approaches that make it easier for all eligible voters, including voters with disabilities covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to participate in elections.
Is this opportunity limited to one disability type or one specific solution?
No. The initiative is framed broadly and is intended to encourage work that addresses a wide spectrum of accessibility needs in real-world voting contexts, rather than focusing on a single disability type or narrow solution.
What kinds of projects does the EAC want to fund under this initiative?
The opportunity is intended to fund research and development work that advances voting accessibility. It also recognizes that accessibility includes both technology and the operational realities of election administration.
What are the three main research areas this grant is designed to fund?
The grant is designed to fund research in three main areas: (1) identifying and advancing promising technologies and practices that could significantly improve accessibility; (2) technology testing and adoption work, including evaluation and validation and practical pathways for deployment; and (3) improvements to administrative processes and training, including election procedures and poll worker preparation.
Does the initiative support moving beyond prototypes into testing or deployment planning?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes technology testing and adoption work, allowing projects to move beyond concepts and prototypes into evaluation, validation, and practical pathways for deployment.
Can projects focus on election procedures and training, not just hardware or software?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes that accessibility is not only a hardware or software issue and includes support for improvements to administrative processes and training, including how voting systems are implemented and supported.
What topic areas are specifically highlighted as of interest?
The opportunity highlights interest in areas such as assistive technologies, interoperability, and inclusive voting system design. Proposals may span technical innovation and election administration operations.
How much funding is available?
EAC anticipated making a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $7,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $7,000,000.
How many awards does the EAC expect to make?
The EAC anticipated making a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What CFDA program is this opportunity under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 90.403, U.S. Election Assistance Commission Research Grants.
Does the CFDA designation imply this is research-focused even if pilots are involved?
Yes. The opportunity is characterized as research-driven, even when projects include pilots, testing, or implementation planning.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared toward organizations capable of managing a grantmaking or subgranting model and running a disciplined, evidence-focused program.
Do applicants need to be a grantmaking institution?
Applicants must either already be a grantmaking institution, partner with one, or present a credible plan to establish and support a subgranting process.
What does the EAC expect regarding selection and oversight of funded projects?
The EAC is looking for a strong track record of using rigorous criteria to select and oversee funded projects, including monitoring and supporting replication and expansion.
Are applicants expected to focus on replication and scaling of proven initiatives?
Yes. Applicants are expected to present a clear plan either to replicate and scale initiatives that have already demonstrated sizable and sustained benefits, or to collaborate with research organizations to conduct rigorous evaluations that measure effectiveness.
Is collaboration with research organizations encouraged or required?
The opportunity indicates that applicants may collaborate with research organizations to conduct rigorous evaluations that measure effectiveness, as one of the acceptable approaches described.
What policy requirements are mentioned for applicants?
Applicants need appropriate conflict-of-interest and anti-self-dealing policies.
What kinds of expertise and experience are applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate expertise in election administration and accessibility for voters with disabilities, experience creating accessible electronic documentation, and experience either funding research or successfully designing and implementing research projects.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posted date is October 25, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is March 1, 2011.
When does the opportunity archive?
The archive date is March 31, 2011.
Did the EAC provide technical assistance for applicants?
Yes. The EAC scheduled technical assistance calls to help prospective applicants understand the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and prepare competitive submissions.
When was the second technical assistance call scheduled?
The second technical assistance call was scheduled for December 1, 2010 at 1:30 pm Eastern.
Where could applicants find the call-in details for the technical assistance call?
The call-in details were provided in the NOFA.
Were recordings or additional FAQ materials made available by the EAC?
Yes. The EAC noted that a recording of the first call and an FAQ list were available through the NOFA link.
Who is the listed contact for access issues or help obtaining the full announcement?
The listed contact is Debbie Chen, Senior Grants Specialist.
What is the phone number for the listed contact?
The phone number provided is 202-566-2166.
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is EAC 10 001.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity title is Accessible Voting Technology Initiative.
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