Help America Vote College Program
Election Assistance Commission
The purpose of this program is: (1) to encourage students enrolled at institutions of higher education (including community colleges), to assist state and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants; (2) to encourage college students to become cognizant of the elections process and civic educations, and to assist in the smooth administration of elections in their community; and (3) to encourage state and local governments to use the s
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Helps college students get involved in elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers. Provides mini-grants for service days to promote civic participation on campuses.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Grant funding provided by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) to support eligible organizations in encouraging college students to serve as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants, and/or to engage in service day activities to strengthen democracy and civic engagement. A total of $1 million in discretionary grant funding was awarded for the program across two separate grant programs: the HAVCP Poll Worker Grant and the HAVCP Service Day Mini-Grant.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: United States
Other Criteria: Accredited colleges and universities (including community colleges), Nonprofit organizations, Local and state election offices
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Open applications on November 16, 2023
- Submit application by December 18, 2023
- Wait for award announcement on February 8, 2024
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.eac.gov/grants/help-america-vote-college-program
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- November 16, 2023Application Open DateDecember 18, 2023Application Close DateFebruary 8, 2024Award Announcement Date
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📎Optional Documents
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- 📥Templates Available
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support are required from community organizations.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- quarterly
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- Federal Financial Report (FFR)
- Progress Reports (PR)
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $1,000,000 (minimum $1,000,000).
The application deadline is December 18, 2023.
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