Help America Vote College Program Poll Worker Grant Program
ID: 350955Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Election Assistance Commission (USEAC)

Award Range

$45K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350955

Additional Information

https://www.eac.gov/grants/help-america-vote-college-program
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Nov 16, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Dec 18, 2023 12:00 AM
Description

The Election Assistance Commission is offering a grant opportunity titled "Help America Vote College Program Poll Worker Grant Program". This grant program aims to support federal, state, and local elections by encouraging robust partnerships and sustainable activities. The recommended partners for this program include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, community and technical colleges, 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). However, organizations engaged in lobbying activities are not eligible to apply. The grant has an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $45,000, with an estimated total program funding of $850,000. The expected number of awards is 10. Interested applicants are advised to carefully review all the required documents at Grants.gov and additional resources at eac.gov/grants/havcp before completing their application. For more information and to apply, visit the EAC website at https://www.eac.gov/grants/help-america-vote-college-program.

Point(s) of Contact
havcp@eac.gov
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