2010 Voting Technology and Accessibility Research--Military Heroes Initiative

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	Federal Grant Title:	2010 Voting Technology and Accessibility Research--Military Heroes Initiative
	CFDA Number:	90.401
	CFDA Description:	Help America Vote Act Requirements Payments
	Federal Agency Name:	Election Assistance Commission
	Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	EAC20103
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Apr 30, 2010
	Creation Date:	Apr 30, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 16, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 16, 2010
	Archive Date:	Jul 16, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$500,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$500,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$350,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility

Information not provided

Grant 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 personnel's ability to participate in the electoral process.

Link to Full Grant Announcement

http://www.eac.gov/program-areas/grants/docs/2010-military-heroes-initiative.pdf/attachment_download/file

Grant Announcement Contact

Mark Abbott Director of Grants Phone 202-566-2166

agency contact [mabbott@eac.gov]