Ease 3.0
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Develop a comprehensive review of state election management databases and blank ballot delivery systems supporting UOCAVA voting rights to understand each voter’s interaction and noticing provisions as part of a comprehensive customer-centric service model.
Program Objective
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Applicants are encouraged to develop ballot delivery systems or streamlined procedures for the processing of absentee voting materials for voters covered by UOCAVA.
Beneficiaries
- Other
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.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals based on a scientific, technical, and cost benefit analysis.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: 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.
Program details & compliance
Description
This is a single continuing award to:
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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Higher Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements