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| 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. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| Grants are awarded to: (1) establish, expand and improve access to and participate in the election process by individuals with a full range of disabilities; and (2) provide training and technical assistance to P&As to establish or improve voting access for individuals with disabilities. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Formula Grants; Project 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 announcement or application instructions. |
| Deadlines |
| As specified in announcement or application instructions. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Not applicable. |
| 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. |
| 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. T/TA awards for P&As a 7% set-aside of total funding amount. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Grants are awarded annually. |
| 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. |
| Account Identification |
| 75-1536-0-1-506. |
| Obligations |
| (Grants) FY 07 $4,491,900; FY 08 $4,916,000; and FY 09 est $4,916,000. T&TA P&A set-aside: FY 07 $338,100; FY 08 $340,000; and FY 09 est $340,000. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| P&As $70,000 or $30,000. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| FY 07 55 grants to P&As and 2 grants for T&TA set-aside for a total of 57. Funding of 57 grants will continue in FY 08 and we anticipate 57 grant awards in FY 09. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| 45 CFR Parts 74 and 92, Grant Administrative Requirements. |
| 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, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Contact: Melvenia Wright. Telephone: (202) 690-5557. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs.add |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 93.617, Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities_Grants to States. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| None. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| None. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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