Help America Vote Mock Election Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	Help America Vote Mock Election Program
	CFDA Number:	94.002
	CFDA Description:	Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Election Assistance Commission
	Category of Funding Activity:	Education
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	2010-02
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Feb 24, 2010
	Creation Date:	Feb 24, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 09, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Mar 09, 2010
	Archive Date:	Apr 08, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	10
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$300,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$50,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$15,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: The competition is open to: 1) state and local election offices, 2) regional and national non-profit organizations as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in partnership with state or local election offices, and 3) tribal organizations. For purposes of this competition, state means the 50 states in the United States, its four territories, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Description: The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announces the availability of $300,000 in grant funds to organize, administer and support mock elections for high school students. The purpose of the program is to allow students to become familiar with voting processes and technologies so that when they become eligible to vote they will be more comfortable with their civic duties. EAC is particularly interested in funding opportunities that promote the use of voting machines through partnerships with local election officials. Project funds must be used for tasks and activities that are carried out without partisan bias and without promoting any particular political point of view regarding any election issue or candidate.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.eac.gov/program-areas/grants/current-grant-opportunities
Grant Announcement Contact: Mark Abbott Director of Grants Phone 202-566-2166

Contact E-mail [mockelections@eac.gov]
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