Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 01
Apply for 2010 01
- 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 "Help America Vote College Poll Worker Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 90.400 Help America Vote College Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 24, 2010 and posted on Feb 24, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Public and Private Institutions of higher education (including community colleges) and nonprofit organizations working in partnership with state and local election offices.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Help America Vote College Poll Worker Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to strengthen election administration by building a larger, well-prepared pool of nonpartisan poll workers drawn from college students. The program sets aside a total of $750,000 to be awarded as three-year grants focused on recruiting, training, and supporting students who will serve as poll workers or poll worker assistants in cooperation with state and local election offices. The overall purpose is civic engagement and practical support for election operations, with the intent of improving the capacity, reliability, and staffing of polling locations through structured student participation.
Funding is expected to be distributed across roughly 15 awards, with individual grant amounts ranging from $30,000 (floor) to $65,000 (ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide matching funds to receive an award. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed under “Other,†clarified as civic engagement. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 90.400, labeled as the Help America Vote College Program.
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education (including community colleges), and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. In addition to meeting one of these eligibility categories, the opportunity emphasizes partnerships: nonprofits are expected to work in partnership with state and local election offices, and colleges are similarly positioned to coordinate directly with election officials to place students in real election administration roles. In practice, a competitive proposal would typically outline how the applicant will collaborate with election administrators to recruit students, prepare them through training, and provide ongoing support so they can effectively and impartially perform Election Day duties.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted and created on February 24, 2010, with an original and current closing date of March 31, 2010, and an archive date of April 30, 2010. Applicants seeking more detail were directed to the full grant announcement via an additional information link. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Mark Abbott, Director of Grants at the EAC, reachable by phone at (202) 566-2166.
Help America Vote College Poll Worker Program (EAC) - FAQs
What is the Help America Vote College Poll Worker Program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) designed to strengthen election administration by building a larger, well-prepared pool of nonpartisan poll workers drawn from college students.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The program focuses on civic engagement and practical support for election operations. Its intent is to improve the capacity, reliability, and staffing of polling locations through structured participation by college students serving as poll workers or poll worker assistants.
How much total funding is available under this program?
A total of $750,000 is set aside for this opportunity.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Funding is expected to be distributed across roughly 15 awards.
What is the expected grant size per award?
Individual grant amounts are expected to range from $30,000 (floor) to $65,000 (ceiling).
How long is the grant period?
The awards are described as three-year grants.
What activities does the program support?
The grants are focused on recruiting, training, and supporting college students who will serve as poll workers or poll worker assistants in cooperation with state and local election offices.
What does "nonpartisan" mean in the context of this program?
The opportunity describes the goal of creating a pool of nonpartisan poll workers, meaning students are intended to perform Election Day duties impartially, supporting election operations rather than political parties or candidates.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with clarification that it relates to civic engagement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds to receive an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: (1) public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, (2) private institutions of higher education (including community colleges), and (3) nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Can community colleges apply?
Yes. Community colleges are included under private institutions of higher education in the eligibility description.
Can a 501(c)(3) nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible applicants.
Are partnerships required or strongly encouraged?
The opportunity emphasizes partnerships with election officials. Nonprofits are expected to work in partnership with state and local election offices, and colleges are similarly positioned to coordinate directly with election officials to place students in election administration roles.
What role do state and local election offices play in projects funded by this program?
Projects are intended to be carried out in cooperation with state and local election offices, including coordinating placements and supporting students as they serve as poll workers or poll worker assistants.
What would a competitive proposal typically describe?
Based on the description, a competitive proposal would typically explain how the applicant will collaborate with election administrators to recruit students, prepare them through training, and provide ongoing support so they can effectively and impartially perform Election Day duties.
What is the CFDA number for this grant program?
The CFDA number is 90.400, labeled as the Help America Vote College Program.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 24, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is March 31, 2010.
When is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is April 30, 2010.
Where can applicants find the full grant announcement?
Applicants were directed to the full grant announcement via an additional information link referenced in the opportunity description.
Who is the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Mark Abbott, Director of Grants at the EAC.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Mark Abbott can be reached by phone at (202) 566-2166.
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