Help America Vote College Program

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Help America Vote College Program

Federal · ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION · #90.400

The purpose of this program is: (1) to encourage students enrolled at institutions of higher education (including community colleges), to assist state and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants; (2) to encourage college students to become cognizant of the elections process and civic educations, and to assist in the smooth administration of elections in their community; and (3) to encourage state and local governments to use the services of the students participating in the Help America Vote College Program.

Also known as

Help America Vote College Poll Worker Grant Program; Help America Vote College Service Day Mini-Grant Program

About this program

The purpose of this program is: (1) to encourage students enrolled at institutions of higher education (including community colleges), to assist state and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants; (2) to encourage college students to become cognizant of the elections process and civic educations, and to assist in the smooth administration of elections in their community; and (3) to encourage state and local governments to use the services of the students participating in the Help America Vote College Program.

Who can apply

County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial GovernmentDepartment or Agency of a U.S. State GovernmentOtherNonprofit OrganizationNot-for-Profit OrganizationSchool District GovernmentOther Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination

Categories

FinancialGrant

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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