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

 

Program

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

 

Federal Agency

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 

Authorization

Help America Vote Act, Title II, Subtitle D, Part 5, Section 291; Public Law 107-252.

 

Program Number

93.618

 

Last Known Status

Active

 

Objectives

Grants are awarded to: 1) support training and evaluation in the use of voting systems and technologies by individuals with disabilities, and 2) provide training and technical assistance for nonvisual access.

 

Types of Assistance

Formula Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

To assist States to ensure full participation in the electoral process of individuals with disabilities. Funds are available until expended.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

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.

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

This program is not eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs."

Application Procedure

Assurances as required by law.

Award Procedure

Funds will be awarded annually in accordance with application instructions.

Deadlines

As specified in announcement or application instructions.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR Part 16.

Renewals

None. Awards are generally made for a 12-month project period.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

The statistical factor used for fund distribution is the resident population in each State. No State or Territory will receive less than $70,000 and $35,000 respectively. There is no matching requirement.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grants are awarded for 5 years.

 

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.

 

Program Accomplishments

None.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-1533-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Grants and Contracts) FY 02 $0; FY 03 est $2,000,000; and FY 04 est $0.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$35,000 to $70,000; 53,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

45 CFR Parts 74 and 92, Grant Administrative Requirements.

 

Related Programs

93.617, Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities_Grants to States and Local Governments.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Director, Division of Program Operations, Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Contact: Faith McCormick. Telephone: (202) 401-6970. FTS is not available.

Headquarters Office

Director, Division of Program Operations, Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201. Contact: Faith McCormick. Telephone: (202) 401-6970. FTS is not available.

Web Site Address

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs.add

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Not applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable.