Program Descriptions
Program Number
93.617
Title
Voting Access For Individuals With Disabilities-Grants To States
Federal Agency
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Authorization
Title II, Subtitle D, Part 2, Section 261 of Help America Vote Act, Public Law 107-252.
Status
Active
Objectives
Grants are awarded to: (1) make polling places, including the path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas of each polling facility, accessible to individuals with the full-range of disabilities (e.g., blindness or visual impairment, deafness or hearing impairment, mobility-related, dexterity-related, emotional or intellectual); (2) provide the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) to individuals with the full-range of disabilities; (3) train election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers on how best to promote the access and participation of individuals with the full-range of disabilities in elections for Federal office; and (4) provide individuals with the full- range of disabilities with information about the accessibility of polling places.
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
To assist States to provide greater accessibility to individuals with full-range of disabilities. Funds are available until expended.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
States (including the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands).
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals with full-range of disabilities.
Credentials/Documentation
Cost will be determined in accordance with 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
The standard application form, Standard Form 424 must be used for this program. Forms are available on the website, http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/announce.htm 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.
Application Procedure
Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424, is to be submitted. Specified instructions as published in the Federal Register.
Award Procedure
Funds will be awarded annually.
Deadlines
As specified in announcement or application instructions.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.
Appeals
Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR Part 16.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
The statistical factor used for fund distribution is the population age 18 and over in each State. No State will receive less than $100,000. There is no matching requirement.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants are awarded annually.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Annual program and annual financial status reports are required.
Audits
Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements of 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92.
Records
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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
75-1536-0-1-506.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 07 $10,890,000; FY 08 $12,154,000; and FY 09 est $12,154,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not less than $100,000.
Program Accomplishments
In FY 07, 55 grants were awarded. In FY 08, 55 grants will be awarded. It is anticipated that 55 grants will be awarded in FY 09.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR Parts 74 and 92, Grant Administrative Requirements.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20201. Contact: Melvenia Wright. Telephone: (202) 690-5557.
Headquarters Office
Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20201. Contact: Melvenia Wright. Telephone: (202) 690-5557.
Web Site Address
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs.add
Related Programs
93.618, Voting Access For Individuals With Disabilities-Grants For Protection And Advocacy Systems
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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