The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is offering the Help America Vote College Program Poll Worker Grant, designed to significantly enhance election administration by engaging the next generation of civic leaders. This initiative specifically aims to recruit, train, and deploy college students as essential poll workers, providing crucial support during elections. The program seeks to address the nationwide need for dedicated poll workers while fostering a deeper understanding of the democratic process among young adults. Successful grantees will implement robust strategies to encourage student participation, ensuring they are well-prepared to assist voters and manage polling place operations effectively. Applicants are encouraged to review all detailed requirements on the EAC’s resources and Grants.gov. The application period concludes on December 18, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 350955
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EAC-23-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Help America Vote College Program Poll Worker Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Federal, State, and Local Elections |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 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: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $45,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments |
| 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.
Any organization described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4) that engages in lobbying activities is not eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Election Assistance Commission |
| Description: |
Carefully review all the required documents at Grants.gov and the additional resources at eac.gov/grants/havcp prior to completing your application. |
| Link to Additional Information: | EAC Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tina Bateman or Samantha Cordova
Grantor havcp@eac.gov Email:havcp@eac.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350955 Full Announcement-Required Documents -> Poll Worker APPENDIX B Budget Instructions – 12.6.23Revision.pdf
Folder 350955 Full Announcement-Required Documents -> Poll Worker APPENDIX G – Application Form.pdf
Folder 350955 Full Announcement-Required Documents -> Poll Worker Application Kit – 11.17.23Revision.pdf
Folder 350955 Full Announcement-Required Documents -> Poll Worker APPENDIX C – Budget Worksheet.pdf
Folder 350955 Full Announcement-Required Documents -> Poll Worker APPENDIX G – Application Form Fillable.pdf
Folder 350955 Full Announcement-Required Documents -> Poll Worker NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tina Bateman or Samantha Cordova Grantor havcp@eac.gov Email: havcp@eac.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90.400 | PKG00283769 | Nov 16, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350955 SF424_Mandatory_3_0-3.0.pdf
350955 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350955 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350955 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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