Program Development and Innovation Grants
Active
- Assistance listing
- 94.007
- Grant awards
- 1,099 $485,363,020 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Basic Innovative Grants
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Formula Grant
- Eligible applicants
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- State
- Other public institution/organization
- Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
- U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- U.S. Territories and possessions
- Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- Beneficiaries
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- Local
- Private nonprofit institution/organization
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments
- U.S. Territories
- Public nonprofit institution/organization
- Treasury account
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- 95-2728-1-2-000
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) awarded the most recent grant under CFDA 94.007 (Program Development and Innovation Grants) on September 15, 2015, more than a decade ago, signaling this program is no longer actively funding new awards despite its historical portfolio of 1,099 grants dating to 1996.
The program funds demonstration service initiatives tied to federal observances and specific policy priorities. Recent awards support Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service projects mobilizing volunteers for community needs—The Arc engaged volunteers with and without disabilities in food security projects across seven states ($1.4 million obligated); Tennessee State University's Center for Service Learning united ten historically Black colleges in the Southeast for disaster services, economic opportunity, and education initiatives; Points of Light deployed 50,000 volunteers across ten states on education and economic opportunity projects. The program also funds September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance activities—Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition constructed tiny houses for veteran housing; Service for Peace mobilized 30,000 volunteers across ten states to support veterans and military families; Save the Children and Youth Service America trained 1,000 youth volunteers in disaster preparedness. Disability Outreach grants increase participation in national service for members with disabilities.
Assistance types are predominantly Cooperative Agreements (67 percent of 1,099 awards) with smaller shares of Project Grants (20 percent) and Formula Grants (13 percent). CNCS funded virtually all activity under this listing, obligating $483.9 million across 1,092 awards. Combined federal and non-federal dollars obligated total $619 million, indicating $133.6 million in recipient cost-share. Award volume has declined sharply—activity peaked at 36 awards in 2011 and fell to 11 awards by 2015 before ceasing. Recent award magnitudes range from under $100 thousand to $1.4 million for multi-state initiatives.
Two grant opportunities were posted in April 2015 with June and April due dates that have long passed: the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants (due June 25, 2015) solicited multi-state or nationally focused initiatives spanning ten or more states from 501(c)(3) nonprofits, city and county governments, higher education institutions, and tribal governments; the September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grants (due April 29, 2015) prioritized proposals engaging veterans and military families or developing educational curriculum. No subsequent opportunities appear in the source.
Objective and description
- Objective
Innovation grants support innovative demonstration service programs that build the ethic of service among Americans of all ages and backgrounds. These include the September 11th and Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service grants, and Disability Outreach grants. Additional programs may be added based upon legislation and appropriation.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
See program's Notice of Federal Funding.
- Beneficiary eligibility
See program's Notice of Federal Funding.
- Credentials and documentation
Various records and forms required for first time applicants, as well as a copy of the applicant's last audit, may be requested. First time applicants must certify financial systems.
- Uses of assistance
See program's Notice of Federal Funding.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Assistance is usually awarded for project periods of three or more years; funding must be obligated during the award project period and liquidated by the end of the closeout period.
How to apply
- Application procedure
See program's Notice of Federal Funding and application instructions for information on other application procedures.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Proposal selection criteria are described in the program's Notice of Federal Funding.
- Award procedure
See program's Notice of Federal Funding and application instructions for information on award procedures.
- Time to approval or disapproval
See program's Notice of Federal Funding.
- Renewals
See program's Notice of Federal Funding.
- Appeals
CNCS does not offer an appeals process.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants | Closed | ||
| 2015 September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance Grants | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 1,099 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education Northwest | $35,846,326 | 7% |
| 2 | Afya Inc. | $30,926,876 | 6% |
| 3 | Education Training & Research Associates | $17,525,406 | 4% |
| 4 | Aguirre International Incorporated | $14,926,204 | 3% |
| 5 | Child Care Aware Of America | $14,007,440 | 3% |
| 6 | Campaign Consultation Inc. | $13,311,537 | 3% |
| 7 | University Of Mass At Boston | $9,531,695 | 2% |
| 8 | Points Of Light Foundation, Inc. | $3,432,300 | 1% |
| 9 | Walker & Company, L.L.P. | $2,979,500 | 1% |
| 10 | JBS International, Inc. | $2,463,977 | 1% |
10 of 162 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2020 | -$24,324 |
| FY2019 | -$61,475 |
| FY2018 | -$146,219 |
| FY2017 | -$64,250 |
| FY2016 | $1,383,906 |
| FY2015 | $1,384,397 |
| FY2014 | $541,373 |
| FY2013 | $1,758,245 |
| FY2012 | $9,453,929 |
| FY2011 | $22,782,248 |
| FY2010 | $19,497,955 |
| FY2009 | $23,193,492 |
| FY2008 | $27,538,644 |
| FY2007 | $40,823,422 |
| FY2006 | $67,741,896 |
| FY2005 | $73,430,401 |
| FY2004 | $81,574,719 |
| FY2003 | $36,654,121 |
| FY2002 | $42,533,898 |
| FY2001 | $44,411,818 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 94.007?
Assistance Listing 94.007 is Program Development and Innovation Grants, a federal grant program run by Corporation for National and Community Service.
What is the CFDA number for Program Development and Innovation Grants?
Its CFDA number is 94.007: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 94.007 awarded?
1,099 grant awards under 94.007 have obligated $485,363,020 in federal funds to 162 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 94.007?
The recipients obligated the most under Program Development and Innovation Grants are Education Northwest ($35,846,326), Afya Inc. ($30,926,876) and Education Training & Research Associates ($17,525,406).
Are there open grant opportunities under 94.007?
No opportunity listed under 94.007 is open now. The latest, 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Grants, was posted on April 30, 2015.
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