HAVA Election Security Grants

Election Assistance Commission

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.

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Helps states pay for better voting equipment and cybersecurity measures to secure elections. Funds can be used for upgrades, audits, and training.

Quick Facts

Funding
$15,000,000 - $700,000,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Local & Community Grants
Organization
Election Assistance Commission

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What Is This Program?

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.

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๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
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๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
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  • in-kind
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
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๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Recipient Share on the annual EAC Federal Financial Report

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.

This program offers funding up to $700,000,000 (minimum $15,000,000).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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