The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is offering a two-year grant, providing up to $500,000, to support vital research. This grant is for the purpose of enhancing voting technology and processes specifically for recently injured military personnel. The initiative aims to deeply understand the needs of these heroes within major hospital, recovery, and rehabilitation facilities regarding election participation. Funded research will document existing voting practices, identify specific barriers hindering private and independent voting for this population, and review innovative technologies capable of assisting military personnel in exercising their electoral rights. This effort seeks to ensure improved accessibility and participation in the democratic process for our injured service members.
Opportunity ID: 54168
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EAC20103 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2010 Voting Technology and Accessibility Research–Military Heroes Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | null |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 90.401 — Help America Vote Act Requirements Payments |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $350,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Election Assistance Commission |
| Description: | The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announces the availability of up to approximately $500,000 in funds for a two-year grant focused on research to improve voting technology and processes for recently injured military personnel. Funds will support research to better understand the needs of injured military personnel in major hospital, recovery, and rehabilitation facilities related to election processes, including: 1) documentation of current practices associated with voting activities at these faculties; 2) identification of barriers that may prevent this population from voting privately and independently; and 3) reviews and assessments of new and innovative technologies for assisting military personnels ability to participate in the electoral process. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Funding Notice |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mark Abbott
Director of Grants Phone 202-566-2166 Email:mabbott@eac.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mark Abbott Director of Grants Phone 202-566-2166 Email: mabbott@eac.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90.401 | EAC2010 | Military Heroes Initiative | PKG00018399 | Apr 30, 2010 | Jun 16, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54168 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
54168 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
54168 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
54168 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
54168 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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