Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 02
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- The Election Assistance Commission in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Help America Vote Mock Election Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 94.002 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 24, 2010 and posted on Feb 24, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 9, 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- The competition is open to 1) state and local election offices, 2) regional and national non profit organizations as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in partnership with state or local election offices, and 3) tribal organizations. For purposes of this competition, state means the 50 states in the United States, its four territories, and the District of Columbia.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Help America Vote Mock Election Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to fund the planning and delivery of mock elections for high school students. A total of $300,000 was made available nationwide, with the goal of giving students hands-on exposure to how elections work in practice. The program is designed to make future first-time voters more comfortable with the real voting experience by letting them learn election procedures, observe the flow of a polling place, and interact with the same kinds of voting processes and technologies they will encounter once they are eligible to vote.
A central priority of this opportunity was practical, real-world engagement, especially proposals that promote the use of voting machines and related voting technology. The EAC specifically encouraged projects that partner directly with local election officials, which signals a preference for mock elections that mirror real election administration as closely as possible. In other words, strong applications would likely demonstrate collaboration with election offices on items like ballot style creation for the mock contest, polling place setup, check-in procedures, chain-of-custody concepts, accessible voting considerations, and the safe, appropriate use of actual or demonstration voting equipment.
The funding structure anticipated about 10 awards, with individual grants ranging from a floor of $15,000 to a ceiling of $50,000. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which means applicants were not obligated to contribute additional non-federal funds to be eligible. The activity category for the program was education, reflecting that the mock elections were primarily intended as civic learning experiences rather than as advocacy or political organizing.
Eligibility was limited to specific types of applicants connected to election administration and public-interest education. Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status were also eligible, but the program required them to operate in partnership with state or local election offices, underscoring the emphasis on accurate election administration and credible coordination with officials who run real elections. For this program, the term "state" included the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the four U.S. territories.
A key compliance requirement was strict nonpartisanship. Grant funds could only be used for tasks and activities carried out without partisan bias and without promoting any political point of view about any election issue or candidate. That restriction frames the mock election as a neutral educational simulation focused on civic participation and election mechanics, not a platform for influencing student opinions about parties, candidates, or policy debates.
Administrative details in the listing show the opportunity was posted on February 24, 2010, with an application deadline of March 9, 2010, and an archive date of April 8, 2010. The funding opportunity number was 2010-02. Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Mark Abbott, Director of Grants at the EAC, reachable by phone at (202) 566-2166.
Help America Vote Mock Election Program (EAC) - FAQs
What is the Help America Vote Mock Election Program?
The Help America Vote Mock Election Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to support the planning and delivery of mock elections for high school students.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose was to give high school students hands-on exposure to how elections work in practice, so future first-time voters become more comfortable with the real voting experience. The program emphasized learning election procedures, understanding the flow of a polling place, and interacting with voting processes and technologies similar to what students will encounter when they are eligible to vote.
How much funding was available nationally?
A total of $300,000 was made available nationwide under this opportunity.
How many awards were anticipated?
The funding structure anticipated about 10 awards.
What was the expected grant size per award?
Individual grants were expected to range from $15,000 (minimum) to $50,000 (maximum).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible.
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
The activity category was education, reflecting that the mock elections were intended as civic learning experiences rather than advocacy or political organizing.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to certain applicant types connected to election administration and public-interest education. Eligible applicants included:
- State governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (with an additional partnership requirement)
What partnership requirement applied to nonprofits?
Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status were required to operate in partnership with state or local election offices. This requirement underscored the program's emphasis on accurate election administration and credible coordination with officials who run real elections.
How did the program define "state" for eligibility purposes?
For this program, "state" included the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the four U.S. territories.
What kinds of projects were prioritized or encouraged?
A central priority was practical, real-world engagement. The EAC especially encouraged proposals that promote the use of voting machines and related voting technology and that partner directly with local election officials to make mock elections mirror real election administration as closely as possible.
What are examples of activities a strong project might include?
Based on the emphasis described in the opportunity, strong projects would likely demonstrate collaboration with election offices on items such as ballot style creation for the mock contest, polling place setup, check-in procedures, chain-of-custody concepts, accessible voting considerations, and the safe, appropriate use of actual or demonstration voting equipment.
Who was the intended audience or participants for the mock elections?
The mock elections were for high school students.
Were there any political or nonpartisanship restrictions?
Yes. A key compliance requirement was strict nonpartisanship. Grant funds could only be used for tasks and activities carried out without partisan bias and without promoting any political point of view about any election issue or candidate.
Does the nonpartisanship rule affect what the mock election can be used for?
Yes. The restriction frames the mock election as a neutral educational simulation focused on civic participation and election mechanics, not as a platform for influencing student opinions about parties, candidates, or policy debates.
When was the opportunity posted?
The listing shows it was posted on February 24, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was March 9, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 8, 2010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was 2010-02.
Who could be contacted for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to Mark Abbott, Director of Grants at the EAC.
What contact phone number was provided?
Mark Abbott could be reached by phone at (202) 566-2166.
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