Not Applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions

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.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants are encouraged to develop ballot delivery systems or streamlined procedures for the processing of absentee voting materials for voters covered by UOCAVA.

Beneficiary Eligibility

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.

Credentials/Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable.

Environmental impact information is not required for this program.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Award Procedures

Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals based on a scientific, technical, and cost benefit analysis.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Authorization

10 USC 2358 Research and Development Projects, 10 USC 1566, 10 USC 1566a, Executive Order 12642, 42 U.S.C 1973ff- et sec.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

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.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Funds must be dispersed within 60 months of award. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Type of payment is based on the financial stability of the recipient.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

No program reports are required.

Cash reports are not applicable.

The award terms and conditions shall prescribe the type and frequency with which program reports shall be submitted.

Progress reports must be submitted by recipients detailing their ability to facilitate the proposed project.

Quarterly financial reports (SF425).

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.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.

Records

Retention and Access Requirements IAW 32 CFR 32.50- 32 CFR 32.53.

Financial Information

Account Identification

97-0400-7-3-010.

Obigations

(Salaries) FY 16 $0; FY 17 est $0; and FY 18 est $0 - No further awards are being made under this program.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Heather Hay 4800 Mark Center Drive. Suite 03E25, Alexandria, Virginia 22350-1300 Email: Heather.j.hay.civ@mail.mil Phone: (571)372-2614

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.