HAVA Election Security grants are formula grants that were first appropriated in 2018 (Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018). Authorized under Title I Section 101 of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), the Election Security grant program marked the first new HAVA appropriation since 2010. Election Security funding provides states with additional resources to improve the administration of elections for federal office, including to enhance technology and make certain election security improvements.
Eligibility
HAVA Election Security funding is available to states and U.S. territories as defined by HAVA and the Consolidated Appropriations Acts of 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Requesting Funds
FY24 Election Security Appropriation
Through the FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, Congress appropriated $55,000,000 to the states and U.S. territories for the improvement of election administration and election security. The minimum award amount is $1,000,000 for states and $200,000 for territories with a 20% state match requirement (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands are exempt from the match requirement).
**The due date to submit the State Request Letter and Terms and Conditions has been extended to Monday, April 22nd. The Program Narrative and Budget are due Monday, May 6th.**
2024 Election Security Award Webinar Slides
Previous Funding Years
2023 Election Security Award Webinar Slides
FY23 Election Security Award Webinar (video)
Guidance on Managing Funds
ES Expenditure Snapshot
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As of September 30, 2023, states have spent a total of $568 million (approximately 60%) of the funds. State by state snapshot: ES Grant Expenditures.
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The next expenditure reports are due to the EAC on April 30th.
The EAC does not edit or modify the contents provided in grant reports. The report contents are posted as we receive them by the states.