HAVA Election Security Grants
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- FY26 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA) Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 90.404 (USAspending.gov).
- California Secretary Of State $90,104,337
- Texas Secretary Of State $60,176,832
- Nys Board Of Elections $49,614,813
- Florida Department Of State $49,137,797
- Illinois State Board Of Elections $34,511,113
- Copa-19-Dept Of State $34,336,130
- Secretary Of State Ohio $32,005,246
- Secretary Of State Georgia $27,656,123
- Michigan Department Of State $27,309,809
- North Carolina State Board Of Elections $26,957,573
Program Objective
As authorized under Section 101 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (Public 107-252) and provided in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 the funds are to be used to improve the administration of elections for Federal office, including to enhance election technology and make election security improvements.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
As defined by HAVA, only state recipients (including U.S. Territories and the District of Columbia) are eligible for this formula funding. Assistance is to be used to improve the administration of elections for federal office, including enhancing election technology and making election security improvements.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The Election Assistance Commission will provide states with the allocation amount from the HAVA formula. State will request the amount, certify to meet the requirements and the EAC will issue a Notice of Grant Award with special conditions and make the disbursement via EFT. Post disbursement, the EAC will review program narratives and budgets for improving security of election systems. Upon approval, the special conditions will be removed as applicable.
Program details & compliance
Description
States may use the funds, consistent with the requirements of the Help America Vote Act, to replace voting equipment that only records a voter’s intent electronically with equipment that utilizes a voter-verified paper record; implement a post-election audit system that provides a high-level of confidence in the accuracy of the final vote tally; upgrade election-related computer systems to address cyber vulnerabilities; facilitate cyber security training; implement election systems cybersecurity best practices; and fund other activities that will improve the security of elections for Federal office.
Mission Categories
Primary: Legal Services - Other
Use of Funds
Restrictions
HAVA funding may not be used for non-HAVA activities and voter registration and voter outreach activities that are not related to voter education.
Required Documentation
Only state recipients as defined by HAVA and appropriations are eligible for this formula funding. Northern Mariana was added as an eligible entity in 2020 going forward.
Matching Requirements
The 2018 award had a 5 percent matching requirement.
The 2020 award had a 20 percent matching requirement.
The 2022 award had a 20 percent matching requirement.
The 2023 award had a 20 percent matching requirement.
The 2024 award had a 20 percent matching requirement.
The 2025 award had a 20 percent matching requirement.
Match must be made available within two years of the award disbursement date.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements