Federal Grant Award Summary

The Administration on Disabilities (also known as the Administration for Community Living) awarded a Formula Grant of $188,180.00 to Disability Rights Center – NH Inc. 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 funds comprehensive voting access initiatives designed to ensure full electoral participation for individuals with disabilities throughout New Hampshire. Key deliverables include voter registration assistance, polling place accessibility evaluations, education and training for individuals with disabilities regarding accessible voting equipment and systems, training for election officials and poll workers on disability rights and best practices, assistance with filing complaints under Help America Vote Act (HAVA) administrative grievance procedures, and technical advocacy support related to HAVA implementation efforts.

As the designated Protection and Advocacy System for New Hampshire, Disability Rights Center – NH will leverage these funds to remove barriers to electoral participation for vulnerable populations including individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, and other disabling conditions. The organization will provide direct assistance to voters, conduct advocacy efforts around voting accessibility, and facilitate training and technical assistance to promote informed participation in the electoral process. This award represents part of the center's sustained federal funding portfolio across multiple Protection and Advocacy grant programs and demonstrates the organization's established capacity to deliver disability rights services at the state level.