Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

Disability Rights Tennessee received a $188,180 formula grant from the Administration on Disabilities (Department of Health and Human Services) 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 Tennessee.

Under this grant, Disability Rights Tennessee will deliver education, training, and direct assistance to voters with disabilities; provide training to election officials and poll workers on the rights of voters with disabilities and best practices in serving this population; offer advocacy and technical assistance related to Help America Vote Act (HAVA) implementation; support individuals with disabilities in filing complaints and pursuing grievance procedures; and provide guidance on physical accessibility improvements to polling locations and accessible voting equipment. The organization will also conduct systemic advocacy efforts to promote voter registration assistance, ballot access support, and education regarding accessible voting systems and technologies to enhance electoral participation for individuals with disabilities in Tennessee.