Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Montana received a $188,180 Formula Grant award from the Administration on Disabilities (also known as the Administration for Community Living) under the Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities-Grants for Protection and Advocacy Systems program (CFDA 93.618) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. This award supports comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities throughout Montana.

The funded activities encompass voter education and registration assistance, ballot access support, polling place accessibility guidance, and accessible voting equipment training. Disability Rights Montana will deliver training and technical assistance to election officials and poll workers regarding the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices for serving this population. The organization will also provide direct assistance to individuals with disabilities in filing complaints and pursuing grievance procedures related to voting accessibility under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), advocate for physical accessibility improvements to polling locations, and conduct systemic advocacy efforts to promote HAVA implementation throughout the state. These services align with the organization's established capacity as Montana's designated Protection and Advocacy System and its ongoing federal grant portfolio supporting individuals with disabilities across multiple program areas.