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FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA)

State Board of ElectionsCloses Dec 9, 2026(49 days left)

Summary

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

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.

Who can apply

  • State and local governments

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Government Organizations

Applicant Eligibility: Only available for Illinois county clerks/executive directors of elections. Credentials Documentation: A narrative explaining use of funds, amount of funds requesting, and quotes from vendors required for prior approval of grant.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development

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