Yes, the EAC supplanting guidance applies to direct grant recipients and all subawards. It is the prime recipient’s responsibility to provide monitoring and technical assistance to subgrantees and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
HAVA funds should be used to supplement state and local funds and activities. HAVA funds may not be used to replace or supplant state or local funds resulting in an overall decrease in the state or local program budget for HAVA related activities. The EAC has comprehensive supplanting guidance and a video walkthrough located here.
Press Releases
The EAC Releases Communications Training Series for Election Officials
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) released “Communications 101 for Election Officials,” a free, on-demand video training series covering tools and strategies election officials can use to communicate with voters and other stakeholders.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
HRT-01658
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Manufacturer
Impacted Device/System
Verity Touch Writer, Verity Print and Verity workstations using Verity Voting 2.7
Date Submitted by Manufacturer
06/18/2024
Date Approved by EAC
06/27/2024
Short Description of Changes
Add Brother HL-EX415DW COTS Printer to replace Brother HL-L6400DWVS COTS which is end of life.
Additional Documentation
American Samoa
Thursday, August 29, 2024
State Narrative - 2018
State Narrative - 2020
State Narrative - 2022
State Narrative - 2023
Request Letter - 2018
Request Letter - 2020
Request Letter - 2022
Request Letter - 2023
Financial Report - FY18
Financial Report - FY19
Financial and Progress Reports - FY20 Annual
Financial and Progress Reports - FY21 Annual
Financial and Progress Reports - FY22 Midyear
Financial and Progress Reports - FY22 Annual
Financial Report FY-23 Q2 (Midyear)
Financial and Progress Reports - FY23 Annual
Financial Report FY-24 Q2 (Midyear)
Press Releases
CISA and the EAC Release Guide to Help Election Officials Apply Communication Best Practices to Election Infrastructure Security
Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announced the release of the “Enhancing Election Security Through Public Communications Guide,” a guide for state, local, tribal, and territorial election officials who are the primary sources of official information about elections.
Monday, June 17, 2024
HRT-01649
Thursday, June 06, 2024
Manufacturer
Impacted Device/System
All Verity Releases
Date Submitted by Manufacturer
05/28/2024
Date Approved by EAC
06/06/2024
Short Description of Changes
ECO-01649 accommodate the following:
- The End-of-Life notice of the Brother PJ-723 thermal printer used within the Verity Touch Writer Duo series of devices. The product model is replaced with an equivalent model, the PJ-823.
- The End-of-Life notice of the Advantech CFast card used within all Verity devices. The 16GB model is no longer manufactured and is being replaced with the equivalent 32GB model from the same manufacturer.
- The Touch Writer Duo Printer Bracket plastic is updated to improve assembly during manufacturing.
Additional Documentation
Press Releases
The EAC and FVAP Issue Joint Statement Commemorating Military Appreciation Month 2024
In reflection of Military Appreciation Month 2024, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Chairman Ben Hovland, Vice Chair Donald Palmer, Commissioner Thomas Hicks, and Commissioner Christy McCormick issued a joint statement on the commitment to serving Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) voters.
Friday, May 31, 2024
Press Releases
32 Programs from Election Offices Across the Country Recognized for Excellence in Election Administration
U.S. Election Assistance Commission Announces Winners of 8th Annual Clearinghouse Awards
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Election Administration
Emerging Technology, AI, and Elections
What can election officials do now in the midst of the 2024 election season about threats from AI and other emerging technologies?
Thursday, May 23, 2024