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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.

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
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.

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.
T/TA awards for P&As a 7% set-aside of total funding amount.

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 05 $4,447,565; FY 06 est $4,437,493 and FY 07
est $4,437,490. T&TA P&A set-aside: FY 05 $347,935; FY 06 est
$347,177; and FY 07 est $347,177.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

P&As $70,000 or $30,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

None.

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, SW., Washington, DC 20201. Contact:
Margaret Schaefer. Telephone: (202) 690-5962. FTS is not available.

Headquarters Office

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:
Margaret Schaefer. Telephone: (202) 690-5962. FTS is not available.

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

Not applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS

Not applicable.

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