Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems

 

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.

Active 93.618 Administration For Community Living (Acl), Department of Health and Human Services A - Formula Grants; B - Project Grants Not applicable. Help America Vote Act, Title II, Part 5, Section 291, Public Law 107-252., Title II, Part 5, Section 291, Public Law 107-252 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. Individuals with a full-range of disabilities. Cost will be determined in accordance with 45 CFR Part 75. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As) for each territory and state must submit an application by the requested deadline as indicated in the Program Instruction. The application may be in the format of its choice addressing the seven areas in emphasis which the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) funds should be used. Funds requested by the P&As are used to provide education, training and assistance to individuals with disabilities that will promote their participation in the electoral process in seven different areas. The application is faxed, emailed and mailed to the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD) for furthering review and processing. The application is reviewed thoroughly in accordance with the eligibility criteria as outlined in the program instruction and processed approved by the program office. Funds will be awarded annually. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Not applicable. Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR Part 16. None. Awards are generally made for a 12-month project period. Not applicable. 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. Performance Reports: Monitoring is performed through the review of annual program and financial status reports required. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. In accordance with the provisions of Subpart F-Audit Requirements, under 45 CFR Part 75.500, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year. Except as noted in 45 CFR Part 75.500. Records must be retained for at least 3 years; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if all findings have not been resolved. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Grants are awarded annually. The Protection and Advocacy System in each State including the District of Columbia or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall receive less than $70,000 and no Territory will receive less than $35,000. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Quarterly. Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, 330 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20201. Contact: Melvenia Wright. Telephone: (202) 795-7472. Melvenia Wright
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC 20201 US
melvenia.wright@acl.hhs.gov
Phone: (202) 795-7472 http://www.acl.gov/Programs/AIDD/Index.aspx 75-1536-0-1-506 (Formula Grants) FY 20$7,463,000.00; FY 21 est $7,963,000.00; FY 22 est $9,963,000.00; FY 19$6,956,000.00; FY 16$4,963,000.00; FY 18 Estimate Not Available FY 17 est $4,963,000.00; - Not applicable/available. 45 CFR Part 75, Grant Administrative Requirements. Not applicable.