The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has recently unveiled an exciting opportunity for community enrichment and civic participation with the launch of the “Help America Vote College Program Service Day Mini-Grant Program,” identified by its funding opportunity number EAC-23-002. This innovative grant initiative aims to bolster community development efforts by engaging a variety of eligible entities, including nonprofits, educational institutions, and government bodies at various levels. With an estimated total program funding of $150,000 and individual awards ranging from $3,000 to $10,000, the program seeks to support up to 15 projects that demonstrate a strong commitment to community collaboration and electoral participation.
As part of the EAC’s broader efforts to promote democratic engagement and facilitate smooth electoral processes, the Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP) has been instrumental since its inception in 2004. The 2023 iteration of the program introduces the Service Day Mini-Grant, uniquely designed to encourage community action on college campuses while enhancing the visibility of critical initiatives like the National Poll Worker Recruitment Day and Help America Vote Day. This opportunity emphasizes the importance of robust partnerships, urging applicants to forge strong alliances with a variety of institutions, including minority-serving institutions, state and local election offices, and higher education entities. The deadline for application submissions is December 18, 2023, making it a timely call to action for organizations committed to fostering civic responsibility and community development.
Opportunity ID: 350956
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EAC-23-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Help America Vote College Program Service Day Mini-Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| CFDA Number(s): | 90.400 — Help America Vote College Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $ 150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $3,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | EAC encourages applicants to forge robust partnerships to implement the grant and to sustain activities beyond the grant period of performance. The recommended partners for the HAVCP are institutions of higher education as defined in Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001); Nonprofit Organizations, community and technical colleges and systems, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs); state and local election offices; and other Minority Serving Institutions Program (MSIs) as designated by the Higher Education Act’s Title III and V funding. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Election Assistance Commission |
| Description: | IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS GRANT, YOU MUST GO TO THE RELATED DOCUMENTS TAB TO RETRIEVE THE FULL SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT PACKAGE. PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY AS IT CONTAINS ALL OF THE INFORMATION HOW YOU MUST APPLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH GRANTS.GOV WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The fully completed HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant Application Form must be submitted by email to HAVCP@eac.gov with the header “HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant Program Application – [ORGANIZATION NAME]” before the application submission deadline. The electronic submission of your application must be made by an official representative of your institution who is authorized to request funding on behalf of the applicant organization. Application form and additional opportunity resources can be found in this funding opportunity and on the EAC Help America Vote College Program website – https://www.eac.gov/grants/help-america-vote-college-program The Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP) was established in 2004, and through fiscal year 2009, distributed over $2.3 million to colleges and non-profits to recruit, train and support students serving as poll workers on Election Day. In 2023, the EAC introduced the HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant Program. The information in this application kit is specific to the Service Day Mini-Grant Program. The Mini-Grant program is designed to stimulate community action on college campuses and increase the visibility of the EAC’s National Poll Worker Recruitment Day and Help America Vote Day. |
| Link to Additional Information: | EAC Help America Vote College Program Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Samantha Cordova and Tina Bateman, Grants Specialists
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Mini-Grant Application Kit
Mini-Grant APPENDIX A SAM.gov
Mini-Grant APPENDIX B – Application Form – Fillable 508
Mini-Grant APPENDIX C Scoring Rubric
Mini-Grant APPENDIX D Appeals
Mini-Grant APPENDIX E Terms and Conditions