Help American Vote College Pollworker Program (90.400)
Program
90.400 Help American Vote College Pollworker Program
Federal Agency
ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
Authorization
Help America Vote Act of 2002, Sections 501-503, Public Law 107-252, 42 U.S.C. 15521-23.
Program Number
90.400
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
The purpose of this program is 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; and to encourage state and local governments to use the services of the students participating in the College Program.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
To assist States and local jurisdictions in carrying out efficient, fair, and free elections through the recruitment and training of college and university students to serve as nonpartisan pollworkers on election day. Funds are available until expended.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State controlled institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Code, other than institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Code, other than institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education, and faith-based organizations.
Beneficiary Eligibility
College and University Students, election officials.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
The standard application form, Standard Form 424 must be used for this program. Forms are available on the website, http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/announce.htm. Other documents that are requested: Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (SF 424A, REV 4-92); Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B, REV 4-92); Proof of non-profit status; Project description/narrative; Any appendices/attachments; Certification Regarding Lobbying. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424, is to be submitted. Specified instructions as published in the Federal Register.
Award Procedure
Written notification with follow-up issuance of funds.
Deadlines
As specified in announcement or application instructions.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
None. Awards are generally made for a 4-month project period.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Monthly reports are due, report due upon completion of grant project.
Audits
May be conducted in accordance with Federal audit provisions.
Records
Records must be retained for at least 3 years; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if all findings have not been resolved.
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
95-1650-0-1-808.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 03 Not Applicable; FY 04 est $645,750,000; and FY 05 est Not Applicable.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not more than $150,000.00.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
The Help America Vote Act of 2002; Grant Administrative Requirements.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Karen Lynn-Dyson, Director, Help America Vote College Program, U. S. Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, Telephone: (202) 566- 3100.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Please see Request for Proposal.
