Closed · H98210-24-1-0001 · CFDA 12.219 · Discretionary

EASE 4.0

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Defense, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $5.3M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 30, 2024
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

EASE 4.0 is a closed discretionary listing from Department of Defense that offered Up to $5,321,655. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $5.3M
award range
Closed
application status
12.219
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - EASE 4.0 - is cataloged under number H98210-24-1-0001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.219, posted by Department of Defense. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 4, 2024 and last updated on April 8, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $5,321,655. The agency has projected $5.3 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 30, 2024. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $5,321,655

Close Date

April 30, 2024

Posted

March 4, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$5,321,655

Instrument

Grant

Description

**NOTE** Please note that electronic systems are NOT permitted to actually transmit the voted ballot and if they do will NOT be eligible for funding. For clarity during the review process please clarify in any submitted proposals. The purpose of the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) grant program is to receive proposals that will fulfill a public purpose of support by improving the voting experience of UOCAVA voters, reduce voting impediments faced by them, and stimulate the development of innovative approaches to absentee voting by UOCAVA voters. FVAP identifies the following objective for this funding opportunity: Provide research data to advance FVAP’s electronic absentee voting support responsibilities for states and UOCAVA voters. Electronic absentee voting system research, development, testing, and evaluation are to collect and present data that can show cost-effective methods that: · Establish and operate successful, sustainable and affordable electronic tools that will improve voting systems for voters protected by UOCAVA. These systems include improved electronic transmission of outbound ballots sent from election offices to voters, tracking of outbound mailed ballots, and use of digital signature verification like the Department of Defense Common Access Card on election documents. · Increase the percentage of ballots successfully returned by UOCAVA voters. · Reduce the failure rates for UOCAVA voters experienced during stages of the absentee voting process (voter registration, absentee ballot request, blank absentee ballot delivery, absentee ballot marking, absentee ballot tabulation, and absentee ballot return verification). The standard is to reduce the gap in failure rates compared to levels of the general electorate for similar stages in the voting process, and for similar demographic populations. · Establish and maintain a pipeline of ideas, techniques, and best practices of election officials and the services they provide for UOCAVA voters. · NOTE: Grant funds cannot be used for the electronic return of completed ballots to election offices. ** Multiple awards may be given, the TOTAL funding available for ALL awards given will be $5,321,655.50

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Heather Hay Grants Officer Phone 5713722614

Key Dates

Posted March 4, 2024
Close Date April 30, 2024
Last Updated April 8, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "EASE 4.0", offered by Department of Defense. It is associated with CFDA program 12.219. **NOTE** Please note that electronic systems are NOT permitted to actually transmit the voted ballot and if they do will NOT be eligible for funding. For clarity during the review process please clari...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 30, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $5,321,655. Total estimated funding: $5,321,655.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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