EAC Poll Worker Grants
One of the great needs identified after the 2000 presidential election was recruiting poll workers, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) included provisions aimed at addressing this need. Now, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has issued this announcement of grants to recruit and train college students to act as poll workers. A total of $250,000 is available, with a ceiling of $20,000 per each individual award. The announcement indicates that the EAC anticipates making up to 30 grants. Unfortunately, the deadline is coming up very quickly: June 15, 2006. But it's a great opportunity for those interested in helping to make improvements in an area of election administration where they're much needed. Those eligible to apply include colleges, universities, nonprofit organizations, and "faith-based organizations." - posted by Dan Tokaji @ 2:28 PM