The U. S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) announces the availability of up to approximately $500,000 in funds for a two-year grant focused on research to improve voting technology and processes for recently injured military personnel.

Funds will support research to better understand the

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needs of injured military personnel in major hospital, recovery, and rehabilitation facilities related to election processes, including:
1) documentation of current practices associated with voting activities at these faculties; 2) identification of barriers that may prevent this population from voting privately and independently; and 3) reviews and assessments of new and innovative technologies for assisting military personnel’s ability to participate in the electoral process.