Formula Grant 2601AZPAVA

Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Arizona received a $188,180 Formula Grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Disabilities, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618). This funding supports comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities in Arizona through multiple service delivery mechanisms mandated by Section 291 of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA).

Under this award, Disability Rights Arizona provides direct assistance to voters with disabilities including voter registration support, ballot access assistance, and polling place accessibility guidance. The organization delivers training and education to election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers on the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices for engaging this population. Additionally, the organization offers training on accessible voting equipment and systems, assists individuals with disabilities in filing complaints through state-based administrative grievance procedures, represents individuals in related hearings, and provides technical assistance to state and governmental entities regarding polling place physical accessibility improvements. These services are designed to promote informed electoral participation and ensure compliance with HAVA implementation requirements across Arizona.