Help America Vote Mock Election Program
Program Accomplishments
None.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Primarily, funds must be used by eligible grantees to operate or supplement a program of simulated Federal elections at least 5 days before the actual general Federal election that permits participation by secondary education students.
Additional supporting activities are also allowed as detailed in the Request for Application.
Construction is not an allowable activity or expenditure.
Indirect costs are not an allowable expenditure.
Voter registration and Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) efforts are not allowable activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State election offices and non-profit organizations (including faith-based, community-based, and tribal organizations).
Applicants must demonstrate prior experience operating a program of simulated elections aimed at students enrolled in a secondary education program.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Students in secondary education programs.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
The standard application form, Standard Form 424 must be used for this program.
Forms are available on Grants.gov.
Other documents that are requested: --Project description/narrative (must not exceed 10 pages); --Budget Information--Non-Construction Programs (SF 424A, Rev 4-92); --Budget justification for Section B--Budget Categories; --Assurances--Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B, Rev 4-92); --Statement attesting to the non-partisanship of the program; --Certification regarding lobbying; --Proof of non-profit status (if applicable) --Letter from state board of education (or equivalent) demonstrating a commitment to partnering with organization; and --Letter from State and local election officials demonstrating support for conducting the Mock Election Program.
This program is excluded coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Applicants must submit applications electronically through Grants.gov. Specified instructions as published in the Federal Register, at Grants.gov, and on the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) website.
Award Procedures
Written notification with follow-up issuance of funds.
Deadlines
Contact the program contact listed in the Headquarters Office section below.
Authorization
Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 (Public Law 110-161).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Awards are generally made until December 31, 2008.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
None.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Narrative Reports: Due 30 days after close of grant period.
Financial Reports: An SF 269 must be submitted on August 30, 2008 for the period ending July 30, 2008 and 30 days after the close of the grant period.
Other Reports: To obtain grant funds, grantees will be required to submit an SF 270, Request for Advance or Reimbursement.
Audits
Will 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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
95-1650-0-1-808.
Obigations
FY 07 est not available; FY 08 $200,000; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No less than $10,000; 1-35 awards. Anticipated average amount: $20,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Omnibus Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008; Grant Administrative Requirements; OMB Circulars A-122 and A-87 (as applicable to applicants); grant agreement.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Julie Ruder or Edgardo Cortes, Help America Vote Mock Election Program, Election Assistance Commission, 1225 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, mockelections@eac.gov, Telephone: (202) 566-3100.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Please see Request for Application.
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