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
    Description

    The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is offering $1 million in discretionary grant funding through the Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP) to engage college students as nonpartisan poll workers, thereby enhancing civic involvement in the electoral process. The program aims to recruit, train, and support students, particularly from historically underrepresented groups, to serve as poll workers, which is crucial for ensuring the integrity and accessibility of elections. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and state and local election offices, with grant amounts ranging from $45,000 to $100,000 for projects lasting two years. Interested parties must submit their applications by December 18, 2023, and can contact Tina Bateman or Samantha Cordova at havcp@eac.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    havcp@eac.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Poll Worker APPENDIX B Budget Instructions - 12.6.23Revision.pdf
    Poll Worker APPENDIX C - Budget Worksheet.xlsx
    Poll Worker APPENDIX G - Application Form Fillable.pdf
    Poll Worker APPENDIX G - Application Form.docx
    Poll Worker Application Kit - 11.17.23Revision.pdf
    Poll Worker NOFO.pdf
    Poll.bin
    Poll.pdf
    The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP), providing $1 million in discretionary grant funding to support the recruitment, training, and engagement of college students as nonpartisan poll workers in elections. This initiative, authorized under the Help America Vote Act of 2002, aims to foster civic awareness among students and assist state and local governments in election administration. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and state/local election offices. The application process requires a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and requires email intent submissions by December 18, 2023, with proposals prioritizing historically underrepresented groups. Funds will be awarded competitively, with a minimum of $45,000 and a maximum of $100,000 per application over a two-year project period. Key funding focuses include innovative outreach strategies, community engagement, and accountability in reporting performance measures. Grantees must adhere to federal compliance regulations and demonstrate effective fund management. The program emphasizes the need for accountability in monitoring, reporting, and ensuring successful implementation, ultimately aiming to enhance voter assistance during elections.
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