# Help America Vote College Program (90.400)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/90-400-help-america-vote-college-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Help America Vote College Program is run by Election Assistance Commission. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $1.0 million in 21 grants, about $47,619 per award.

## Objectives

The purpose of this program is: (1) to encourage students enrolled at institutions of higher education (including community colleges), to assist state and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants; (2) to encourage college students to become cognizant of the elections process and civic educations, and to assist in the smooth administration of elections in their community; and (3) to encourage state and local governments to use the services of the students participating in the Help America Vote College Program.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 21 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland University | Michigan | $96,000 |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | West Virginia | $87,259 |
| Weber State University | Utah | $84,368 |
| University System of Maryland | Maryland | $78,521 |
| Bowling Green State University | Ohio | $77,383 |
| County of Charleston | South Carolina | $76,861 |
| Secretary of State, Connecticut | Connecticut | $71,176 |
| Government of Guam | Guam | $66,745 |
| Miami Dade College | Florida | $65,550 |
| County of Clackamas | Oregon | $59,782 |
| El Paso County Community College District | Texas | $49,000 |
| County of Delaware | Pennsylvania | $45,000 |
| St. Joseph County Auditor | Indiana | $41,705 |
| Community College District 502 | Illinois | $37,700 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, Inc. | Texas | $10,000 |
| American Association of People with Disabilities | District of Columbia | $10,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund | Maine | $10,000 |
| County of Coconino | Arizona | $10,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc | Georgia | $9,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York | $9,000 |