Opportunity Information: Apply for HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001
Apply for HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001
- The Department of Defense in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Federal Voting Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.217 Electronic Absentee Systems for Elections.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2011 and posted on May 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2011 All proposal are due by 500 PM EST on 07/11/2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $16,200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- U.S. Territories
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Defense to support research, development, and other science and technology efforts aimed at improving absentee voting for UOCAVA voters. UOCAVA refers to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act population, which generally includes eligible U.S. citizens living overseas and members of the uniformed services (and eligible family members) who vote absentee. The central goal of the program is to fund proposals that serve a clear public purpose: improving the overall voting experience for these voters, reducing the barriers and practical impediments they face when trying to register and vote from afar, and encouraging innovative solutions for absentee voting systems and processes.
The opportunity is tied to CFDA Number 12.217, listed as "Electronic Absentee Systems for Elections," which signals a strong emphasis on technology-enabled or technology-supported approaches to absentee voting. While the announcement frames the activity category broadly as "Science and Technology and other Research and Development," the practical focus is on making absentee voting more accessible, reliable, and user-friendly for voters who often encounter difficulties such as unreliable mail delivery, tight election timelines, inconsistent access to election materials, or administrative hurdles associated with distance and deployment.
Funding is available up to an award ceiling of $16,200,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award. The grant is open to a range of government entities, including state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, and also indicates "others" may be eligible as clarified in the full announcement. Eligibility information also references U.S. Territories, indicating territorial entities may apply or otherwise participate under the eligibility rules described in the full solicitation.
Key dates for this opportunity show it was posted on May 18, 2011, created on June 22, 2011, and had an original closing date of June 22, 2011, later extended to a current closing date of July 11, 2011. Proposals were due by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 07/11/2011, and the opportunity was archived on July 21, 2011, meaning it is no longer open for submissions. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Natalie Melomed, Contract Specialist, at 703-588-1138, referencing the opportunity number HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001.
FAQs: FVAP Grant Opportunity (HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Defense, administered through the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP). It supports research, development, and other science and technology efforts intended to improve absentee voting for UOCAVA voters.
What does UOCAVA mean, and who are UOCAVA voters?
UOCAVA refers to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act population. It generally includes eligible U.S. citizens living overseas, members of the uniformed services, and eligible family members who vote absentee.
What is the main goal of the FVAP grant program described here?
The central goal is to fund proposals that serve a clear public purpose by improving the overall voting experience for UOCAVA voters, reducing barriers and practical impediments to registering and voting from abroad or during deployment, and encouraging innovative solutions for absentee voting systems and processes.
What kinds of projects or activities does the opportunity focus on?
The activity category is described broadly as science and technology and other research and development. In practice, the focus is on making absentee voting more accessible, reliable, and user-friendly for UOCAVA voters who may face issues like unreliable mail delivery, tight election timelines, inconsistent access to election materials, or administrative hurdles due to distance and deployment.
Is this opportunity specifically technology-focused?
Yes. The opportunity is tied to CFDA Number 12.217, listed as "Electronic Absentee Systems for Elections," which signals a strong emphasis on technology-enabled or technology-supported approaches to absentee voting.
What is the CFDA number and program title associated with this grant?
The CFDA number is 12.217, and it is listed as "Electronic Absentee Systems for Elections."
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Defense through FVAP.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed for the opportunity is up to $16,200,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The announcement lists an award floor of $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
The grant is open to a range of government entities, including state governments, county governments, and city or township governments. The opportunity also indicates that "others" may be eligible as clarified in the full announcement.
Are U.S. Territories included in eligibility?
Eligibility information references U.S. Territories, indicating territorial entities may apply or otherwise participate under the eligibility rules described in the full solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2011, and created on June 22, 2011.
What were the application deadlines?
The original closing date was June 22, 2011. It was later extended, and the current closing date listed was July 11, 2011.
What time were proposals due on the closing date?
Proposals were due by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 07/11/2011.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 21, 2011, which means it is no longer open for submissions.
What does it mean that the opportunity is archived?
Based on the listing provided, being archived indicates the solicitation is no longer active and is not accepting new proposals.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Natalie Melomed, Contract Specialist, at 703-588-1138, referencing opportunity number HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001.
What information should be referenced when contacting the point of contact?
The opportunity number to reference is HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001.
What problem areas for absentee voters does the opportunity highlight?
The description highlights challenges such as unreliable mail delivery, tight election timelines, inconsistent access to election materials, and administrative hurdles associated with distance and deployment.
What is the public purpose described for funded proposals?
The public purpose described is to improve the overall voting experience for UOCAVA voters by reducing barriers and practical impediments and by supporting innovative approaches to absentee voting systems and processes.
Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Department of Defense
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
Previous opportunity: Mortgage Modification and Mortgage Scams Assistance Housing Counseling
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Invasive Species Outreach Apply for L11AS00102 Funding Number: L11AS00102 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| DHP Defense Medical Research and Development Military Infectious Diseases Clinical Trial Award Apply for W81XWH 12 DMRDP MID CTA Funding Number: W81XWH 12 DMRDP MID CTA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| International Migratory Bird Day Apply for L11AS00105 Funding Number: L11AS00105 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Californian CESU Apply for G11AS20036 Funding Number: G11AS20036 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Autism Pilot Award Apply for W81XWH 11 ARP PA Funding Number: W81XWH 11 ARP PA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Autism Clinical Trial Award Apply for W81XWH 11 ARP CTA Funding Number: W81XWH 11 ARP CTA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Autism Idea Development Award Apply for W81XWH 11 ARP IDA Funding Number: W81XWH 11 ARP IDA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants Apply for 11 547 Funding Number: 11 547 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Colorado Plateau CESU Apply for G11AS20039 Funding Number: G11AS20039 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROSES 2011 Moon and Mars Analog Missions Activities Apply for NNH11ZDA001N MMAMA Funding Number: NNH11ZDA001N MMAMA Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Detection of Surface and Near Surface Drifting/Oscillating Mines Apply for ONRBAA11 024 Funding Number: ONRBAA11 024 Agency: Office of Naval Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| University Center of Excellence High Rate Deformation Physics of Heterogeneous Materials Apply for BAA AFOSR 2011 06 Funding Number: BAA AFOSR 2011 06 Agency: Air Force Office of Scientific Research Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North West Alaska CESU Apply for G11AS20041 Funding Number: G11AS20041 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| ROA 2010 B.9 Atmospheric Environment Safety Technologies (AEST) Apply for NNH10ZEA001N AEST1 Funding Number: NNH10ZEA001N AEST1 Agency: NASA Headquarters Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| I2O Office Wide BAA Apply for DARPA BAA 11 34 Funding Number: DARPA BAA 11 34 Agency: DARPA Information Innovation Office Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DDACTS Teen Seat Belt Use Initiative Apply for DTNH22 11 R 00492 Funding Number: DTNH22 11 R 00492 Agency: DOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| DoD Multiple Sclerosis Concept Award Apply for W81XWH 11 MSRP CA Funding Number: W81XWH 11 MSRP CA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| International Research in Homeland Security Science Technology Mission Areas Apply for DHS 11 ST 108 002 Funding Number: DHS 11 ST 108 002 Agency: Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| DoD Spinal Cord Injury Investigator Initiated Research Award Apply for W81XWH 11 SCIRP IIRA Funding Number: W81XWH 11 SCIRP IIRA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Spinal Cord Injury Qualitative Research Award Apply for W81XWH 11 SCIRP QRA Funding Number: W81XWH 11 SCIRP QRA Agency: Dept. of the Army USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "HQ0034 FVAP 11 BAA 0001", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.