This grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service seeks an organization to provide administrative and technical support for the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Program. The PVSA recognizes individuals, families, and groups for significant volunteer hours, aiming to honor their dedication and encourage broader service. Through a cooperative agreement, this funding will support the program’s start-up, initial inventory, and strategic expansion. The successful applicant will be responsible for marketing, administering, and significantly increasing participation in the PVSA. The goal is to boost the number of individuals and organizations qualifying for the award, thereby increasing effective community service nationwide. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in respectful, culturally competent marketing that reinforces strong volunteer management practices.
Opportunity ID: 109393
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-GRANTS-072811-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | President�s Volunteer Service Award Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Promoting increased service and volunteering through recognition and awards. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.007 — Program Development and Innovation Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Code 99 — Eligible applicants include: private firms, non-profit organizations, state and local government entities, institutions of higher education and Indian tribal organizations.
Any organization or entity must demonstrate the capability to administer, market, and publicize the program or the ability to acquire that expertise |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description: | This Notice of Federal Funds Availability (Notice) announces the availability of funding for the start-up and initial inventory for the President�s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Program and the intention of the Corporation for National and Community Service to form a cooperative agreement with an organization to provide administrative and technical support for the PVSA. The program is consistent with the Presidential Awards for Service and President�s Call to Service as authorized by the National and Community Service Act of 1990 as amended by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (42 U.S.C. 12653a). The President�s Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard � measured by the number of hours of service over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime. To learn more about the current program including the award packages based on hours of service, visit: http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/tg/pvsainfo/dspAboutAwards.cfmSince the program began in 2003, an average of 135,000 awards has been distributed each year through almost 6000 orders. Through this awards program, the Corporation seeks to honor those individuals and groups that dedicate significant time in service to others and, in so doing, encourage others to serve.Through a cooperative agreement awarded in this competition, we aim to increase the numbers of individuals and organizations that qualify for the award based on the numbers of hours served in a year and ultimately increase the numbers of individuals who are effectively serving in their communities. Research suggests that effective volunteer management is key to sustained volunteering and that recognition is one piece of effective volunteer management. The successful applicant will work with the Corporation to market, administer and expand participation in the President�s Volunteer Service Award�s program. The successful organization should demonstrate the knowledge and ability to market the PVSA in a way that is respectful of a presidential award, is culturally competent, reinforces good volunteer management practices, and reflects the values of the promoting effective service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Notice of Funding Availability on NationalService.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rhonda Taylor
rtaylor@cns.gov 202-606-6721 Email:rtaylor@cns.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| URL updated | Jul 28, 2011 | |
| Jul 28, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-GRANTS-072811-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | President�s Volunteer Service Award Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Promoting increased service and volunteering through recognition and awards. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.007 — Program Development and Innovation Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Code 99 — Eligible applicants include: private firms, non-profit organizations, state and local government entities, institutions of higher education and Indian tribal organizations.
Any organization or entity must demonstrate the capability to administer, market, and publicize the program or the ability to acquire that expertise |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description: | This Notice of Federal Funds Availability (Notice) announces the availability of funding for the start-up and initial inventory for the President�s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Program and the intention of the Corporation for National and Community Service to form a cooperative agreement with an organization to provide administrative and technical support for the PVSA. The program is consistent with the Presidential Awards for Service and President�s Call to Service as authorized by the National and Community Service Act of 1990 as amended by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (42 U.S.C. 12653a). The President�s Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard � measured by the number of hours of service over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime. To learn more about the current program including the award packages based on hours of service, visit: http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/tg/pvsainfo/dspAboutAwards.cfmSince the program began in 2003, an average of 135,000 awards has been distributed each year through almost 6000 orders. Through this awards program, the Corporation seeks to honor those individuals and groups that dedicate significant time in service to others and, in so doing, encourage others to serve.Through a cooperative agreement awarded in this competition, we aim to increase the numbers of individuals and organizations that qualify for the award based on the numbers of hours served in a year and ultimately increase the numbers of individuals who are effectively serving in their communities. Research suggests that effective volunteer management is key to sustained volunteering and that recognition is one piece of effective volunteer management. The successful applicant will work with the Corporation to market, administer and expand participation in the President�s Volunteer Service Award�s program. The successful organization should demonstrate the knowledge and ability to market the PVSA in a way that is respectful of a presidential award, is culturally competent, reinforces good volunteer management practices, and reflects the values of the promoting effective service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Notice of Funding Availability on NationalService.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rhonda Taylor
rtaylor@cns.gov 202-606-6721 Email:rtaylor@cns.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CNCS-GRANTS-072811-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | President�s Volunteer Service Award Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Promoting increased service and volunteering through recognition and awards. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 94.007 — Program Development and Innovation Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Code 99 — Eligible applicants include: private firms, non-profit organizations, state and local government entities, institutions of higher education and Indian tribal organizations.
Any organization or entity must demonstrate the capability to administer, market, and publicize the program or the ability to acquire that expertise |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Corporation for National and Community Service |
| Description: | This Notice of Federal Funds Availability (Notice) announces the availability of funding for the start-up and initial inventory for the President�s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) Program and the intention of the Corporation for National and Community Service to form a cooperative agreement with an organization to provide administrative and technical support for the PVSA. The program is consistent with the Presidential Awards for Service and President�s Call to Service as authorized by the National and Community Service Act of 1990 as amended by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009 (42 U.S.C. 12653a).
The President�s Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals, families, and groups that have achieved a certain standard � measured by the number of hours of service over a 12-month period or cumulative hours earned over the course of a lifetime. To learn more about the current program including the award packages based on hours of service, visit: http://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov/tg/pvsainfo/dspAboutAwards.cfm Since the program began in 2003, an average of 135,000 awards has been distributed each year through almost 6000 orders. Through this awards program, the Corporation seeks to honor those individuals and groups that dedicate significant time in service to others and, in so doing, encourage others to serve. Through a cooperative agreement awarded in this competition, we aim to increase the numbers of individuals and organizations that qualify for the award based on the numbers of hours served in a year and ultimately increase the numbers of individuals who are effectively serving in their communities. Research suggests that effective volunteer management is key to sustained volunteering and that recognition is one piece of effective volunteer management. The successful applicant will work with the Corporation to market, administer and expand participation in the President�s Volunteer Service Award�s program. The successful organization should demonstrate the knowledge and ability to market the PVSA in a way that is respectful of a presidential award, is culturally competent, reinforces good volunteer management practices, and reflects the values of the promoting effective service. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Notice of Funding Availability (PDF) |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rhonda Taylor
rtaylor@cns.gov 202-606-6721 Email:rtaylor@cns.gov |
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