Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems (93.618)
Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems (Assistance Listing 93.618) is run by the Administration for Community Living, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. It awarded $42.7 million in 285 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $149,923 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $141,043. Half of the 285 awards fell between $119,365 and $141,043, and they ranged from $145 to $650,113.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$42.7 million
- Grant awards285
- Typical award$141,043
- Awarded in FY 2025$9.2 million
- Size rank1083 of 1824
- Type of assistanceFormula grants, project grants (discretionary)
Key findings
- Annual funding rose from $7.4 million in fiscal 2021 to $9.2 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 1083rd largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 48% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 56 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
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
States and Territories who have a Protection and Advocacy System in place in accordance with the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 with the exception of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Native Americans.
What the money can and cannot pay for
To assist Protection and Advocacy Systems to ensure full participation in the electoral process of individuals with a full-range of disabilities. Grant funds are only available for five years after the appropriation year, as required by 31 U.S.C. Section 1552.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems (93.618) awarded$42.7 million across 285 grant awards, an average of $149,923 per award.
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to state and local governments.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 282 | $42.5 million | 100% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 3 | $211,563 | 0.5% |
By state
5 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards. They are California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $3.0 million |
| Texas | 5 | $2.3 million |
| Florida | 5 | $1.7 million |
| New York | 5 | $1.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $1.0 million |
| Illinois | 5 | $979,584 |
| Ohio | 5 | $912,178 |
| New Mexico | 8 | $866,370 |
| Georgia | 5 | $840,596 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $826,445 |
| Michigan | 5 | $778,075 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $709,137 |
| Virginia | 5 | $670,916 |
| Alaska | 5 | $654,807 |
| Arkansas | 5 | $654,807 |
| Arizona | 5 | $654,807 |
| Colorado | 5 | $654,807 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $654,807 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $654,807 |
| Delaware | 5 | $654,807 |
| Hawaii | 5 | $654,807 |
| Iowa | 5 | $654,807 |
| Idaho | 5 | $654,807 |
| Kansas | 5 | $654,807 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $654,807 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $654,807 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $654,807 |
| Maine | 5 | $654,807 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $654,807 |
| Missouri | 5 | $654,807 |
| Mississippi | 5 | $654,807 |
| Montana | 5 | $654,807 |
| Nebraska | 5 | $654,807 |
| Nevada | 5 | $654,807 |
| Oregon | 5 | $654,807 |
| Rhode Island | 5 | $654,807 |
| South Carolina | 5 | $654,807 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $654,807 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $654,807 |
| Utah | 5 | $654,807 |
| Vermont | 5 | $654,807 |
| Washington | 5 | $654,807 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $654,807 |
| West Virginia | 5 | $654,807 |
| Wyoming | 5 | $654,807 |
| Oklahoma | 5 | $654,806 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $654,749 |
| Indiana | 5 | $654,723 |
| North Dakota | 5 | $650,807 |
| Maryland | 5 | $650,300 |
| Alabama | 5 | $628,039 |
| Puerto Rico | 9 | $550,462 |
| Guam | 5 | $327,401 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 5 | $327,401 |
| American Samoa | 5 | $296,960 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 3 | $211,563 |