# Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems (93.618)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/93-618-voting-access-for-individuals-with-disabilities-grants-for/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated October 31, 2026.

Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems is run by Department of Health and Human Services. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $42.7 million in 285 grants, about $149,923 per award.

## Objectives

Section 291 of HAVA provides that funds be made available to Protection and Advocacy Systems to: (1) ensure full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities; (2) provide education, training and assistance to individuals with disabilities that will promote their participation in the electoral process; (3) participate in advocacy and education efforts revolving around HAVA implementation efforts in their State or Territory; (4) training and education of election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers regarding the rights of the voters with disabilities and best practices in working with individuals with disabilities; (5) assist individuals with disabilities in filing complaints under the State-based administrative grievance procedure required by HAVA and represent individuals with disabilities in any hearing that may be held regarding the complaint; (6) provide assistance to States and other governmental entities regarding the physical accessibility of polling places; and (7) obtain training and technical assistance on voting issues, including education regarding accessible voting equipment and systems. Once educated, the information may be used to inform others of the availability of accessible voting equipment and its use.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7.4 million | 55 |
| 2022 | $7.8 million | 55 |
| 2023 | $9.2 million | 57 |
| 2024 | $9.1 million | 61 |
| 2025 | $9.2 million | 57 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Disability Rights California | California | $3.0 million |
| Disability Rights Texas | Texas | $2.3 million |
| Disability Rights Florida Inc | Florida | $1.7 million |
| Disability Advocates Inc | New York | $1.5 million |
| Disability Rights Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | $1.0 million |
| Equip for Equality, Inc. | Illinois | $979,584 |
| Disability Rights Ohio | Ohio | $912,178 |
| Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc. | Georgia | $840,596 |
| Disability Rights North Carolina | North Carolina | $826,445 |
| Disability Rights Michigan | Michigan | $778,075 |
| Disability Rights New Jersey | New Jersey | $709,137 |
| Disability Law Center of Virginia | Virginia | $670,916 |
| Disability Rights Center of Kansas, Inc | Kansas | $654,807 |
| Disability Rights Maryland, Inc. | Maryland | $654,807 |
| Disability Rights Louisiana | Louisiana | $654,807 |
| Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center | Nevada | $654,807 |
| Disability Rights Maine | Maine | $654,807 |
| Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy | Kentucky | $654,807 |
| Disability Rights Tennessee | Tennessee | $654,807 |
| Disability Rights Montana | Montana | $654,807 |