Help America Vote College Program (90.400)
Help America Vote College Program (Assistance Listing 90.400) is run by the Election Assistance Commission. It awarded $1.0 million in 21 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $47,619 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $49,000. Half of the 21 awards fell between $10,000 and $76,861, and they ranged from $4,950 to $96,000.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$1.0 million
- Grant awards21
- Typical award$49,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank1,823 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- It is the 1823rd largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 19 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
The following are eligible to apply for the Help America Vote College Program: (1) State controlled institutions of higher education; (2) private institutions of higher education; (3) community colleges; (4) non-partisan student organizations; and (5) non-profit organizations, other than institutions of higher education (including faith-based, community-based, and tribal organizations). EAC encourages applicants to forge robust partnerships to implement the grant and to sustain activities beyond the grant period of performance. The recommended partners for the HAVCP are institutions of higher education as defined in Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001); community and technical colleges and systems, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and other Minority Serving Institutions Program (MSIs) as designated by the Higher Education Act’s Title III and V funding by the Higher Education Act’s Title III and V funding.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Help America Vote College Poll Worker Grant Program - The EAC is particularly interested in supporting programs that propose partnerships between various student and university organizations and local election officials to garner college student interest in elections and create meaningful activities for students leading up to and on Election Day. As applicants develop their proposals, they should keep in mind that a successful poll worker program should be designed to encourage participation among college students without partisan or ideological bias. Allowable activities may include, but are not limited to: ? Salaries for Project Coordinators and assistants ? Recruitment materials such as flyers, brochures, and t-shirts ? Websites and social network strategies for marketing ? Training materials ? Community volunteer recruitment and training ? Travel expenses for students serving as poll workers on Election Day ? Surveys and analysis of participation rates, reactions, and recommendations ? Establishing operational policies and procedures that help ensure student poll workers will be used in a constructive and effective manner on Election Day ? Stipends for poll worker training and for service on Election Day.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. At the time of award, applicants must demonstrate either cash and/or in-kind and “on-hand and/or commitments, or a combination thereof, to meet the required 10 percent match, based on the amount of Federal grant funds requested. Match must be met by the project end period.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
As specified in announcement or application instructions.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Help America Vote College Poll Worker Grant Program - $45,000-$100,000 Help America Vote College Service Day Mini-Grant Program - $3,000-$10,000
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Help America Vote College Program (90.400) awarded $1.0 million across 21 grant awards, an average of $47,619 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland University | Michigan | 1 | $96,000 |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | West Virginia | 1 | $87,259 |
| Weber State University | Utah | 1 | $84,368 |
| University System of Maryland | Maryland | 1 | $78,521 |
| Bowling Green State University | Ohio | 1 | $77,383 |
| County of Charleston | South Carolina | 1 | $76,861 |
| Secretary of State, Connecticut | Connecticut | 1 | $71,176 |
| Government of Guam | Guam | 1 | $66,745 |
| Miami Dade College | Florida | 1 | $65,550 |
| County of Clackamas | Oregon | 1 | $59,782 |
| El Paso County Community College District | Texas | 1 | $49,000 |
| County of Delaware | Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
| St. Joseph County Auditor | Indiana | 1 | $41,705 |
| Community College District 502 | Illinois | 1 | $37,700 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas, Inc. | Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| American Association of People with Disabilities | District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund | Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| County of Coconino | Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc | Georgia | 1 | $9,000 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York | 1 | $9,000 |
Who usually wins
Colleges and universities received 60% of the money, state and local governments 37% and nonprofits 3.0%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges and universities | 11 | $598,731 | 60% |
| State and local governments | 7 | $371,269 | 37% |
| Nonprofits | 3 | $30,000 | 3.0% |
By state
No state received $1 million or 10 awards from this program, so it has no state pages.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $96,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $87,259 |
| Utah | 1 | $84,368 |
| Maryland | 1 | $78,521 |
| Ohio | 1 | $77,383 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $76,861 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $71,176 |
| Guam | 1 | $66,745 |
| Florida | 1 | $65,550 |
| Oregon | 1 | $59,782 |
| Texas | 2 | $59,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $42,650 |
| Indiana | 1 | $41,705 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $9,000 |
| New York | 1 | $9,000 |