EAC explains its grant programs and role under HAVA
Sep 9, 2026
A presenter for the Election Assistance Commission outlined how the agency administers Help America Vote Act grants, the formula used to allocate funds to states, and where local election offices can find application and reporting guidance.
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A presenter for the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) said the agency "is charged with administering grants authorized by congress under the Help America Vote Act or HAVA." The presenter summarized the EAC's role in distributing federal grant funds to state election offices and explained that election officials use the grants "to upgrade voting systems and improve the administration of federal elections."
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