Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services received a $188,180 formula grant from the Administration on Disabilities under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030, funds comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities throughout Missouri.

Under this grant, Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services delivers voter education and registration assistance, provides training to election officials and poll workers on disability rights and best practices, offers direct assistance to voters with disabilities in accessing polling locations and accessible voting equipment, and advocates for polling place accessibility improvements. The organization additionally provides guidance on Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation, assists individuals with disabilities in filing complaints through state-based administrative grievance procedures, and facilitates access to training and technical assistance on accessible voting systems and non-visual access technologies. These services collectively support informed electoral participation and full engagement in the democratic process for Missouri's disability community.