FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA)
About This Grant
These funds are to address areas of inaccessibility in Illinois’ polling places. Funding is prioritized to correct barriers to accessing polling places – working toward the goal that all Illinois voters are able to exercise their right to vote privately and independently. Funding is allocated based on quotes and narratives provided from jurisdictions who applied for the Polling Place Accessibility Grant, need, and reports from the statewide Polling Place Survey Project. This grant funding should not be used to purchase and/or fund other projects but should be used to fund the projects approved in your submitted application.
Grant Summary
FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA) is a State Board of Elections (State of Illinois) grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality. Applications are due 2026-12-09 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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2026-12-09
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA) from State Board of Elections (State of Illinois), checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to State Board of Elections (State of Illinois) before the deadline.
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FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA)?
FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA) is offered by State Board of Elections (State of Illinois). The listing names these applicant types: municipality. It is available in IL. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA) provide?
State Board of Elections (State of Illinois) does not publish a set award amount for FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA), so award sizes vary. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs, and confirm the expected range with the funder.
When is the FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA) deadline?
Applications for FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA) are due 2026-12-09 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, State Board of Elections (State of Illinois), and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA)?
To apply for FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from State Board of Elections (State of Illinois).
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