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. |
General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |