EASE 2.0

 

1. Establish and ensure successful, sustainable, and effective methods to improve voting systems for voters protected by the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA); 2. Increase the percentage of ballots successfully returned by UOCAVA voters to be either equal to, or greater to that of the general population; and 3. Collect and analyze data to increase the effectiveness of absentee voting procedures and systems for voters protected by UOCAVA.

Active 12.219 Immediate Office of The Secretary of Defense, Department of Defense B - Project Grants; Z - Salaries and Expenses Not applicable. 10 USC 2358 Research and Development Projects, 10 USC 1566, 10 USC 1566a, 12642, 42 U.S.C. 1973ff- et sec Applicants are encouraged to develop ballot delivery systems or streamlined procedures for the processing of absentee voting materials for voters covered by UOCAVA. The amount and period of performance of each selected proposal may vary depending on the research area and technical approach pursued by the selected recipient. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals based on a scientific, technical, and cost benefit analysis. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 60 to 90 days. The average time for processing an award is 90 days, but it can take longer depending on the complexity of the award and the number of awards issued. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Research the effectiveness of online ballot delivery systems as well as other related methods to streamline the absentee voting process for voters covered by UOCAVA. Performance Reports: Data reports provide a written analysis of the quantitative and qualitative data; note trends, changes and usage of the implemented program; and fulfill the requirements set forth in the provided data reporting requirements document. Not applicable. Retention and Access Requirements IAW 32 CFR 32.50- 32 CFR 32.53 Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Funds must be dispersed within 60 months of award. Type of payment is based on the financial stability of the recipient. None/Not specified. Heather Hay
4800 Mark Center Drive. Suite 03E25
Alexandria, VA 22350-1300 US
Heather.j.hay.civ@mail.mil
Phone: (571)372-2614 97-0400-7-3-010 (Salaries and Expenses) FY 18$275,000.00; FY 19 est $275,000.00; FY 20 est $275,000.00; FY 17$0.00; FY 16$0.00; - Not applicable/available. Not applicable. Not applicable.