Federal Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights New Jersey received a $202,396 Formula Grant award from the Administration on Disabilities (HHS Administration for Community Living) 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 in New Jersey. Core services include voter education and registration assistance, training for election officials and poll workers on disability rights and accessible voting practices, advocacy and technical assistance related to Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation, ballot access support, and guidance on polling place accessibility improvements.

The organization delivers direct assistance to voters with disabilities in accessing voting equipment and polling locations, investigates complaints regarding voting accessibility, and provides representation in grievance procedures as required under HAVA Section 291. As the designated Protection and Advocacy System for New Jersey, Disability Rights New Jersey leverages this formula grant award alongside its portfolio of complementary federal programs to provide integrated legal advocacy and rights protection services that promote independence and meaningful community integration for individuals with disabilities statewide.