These grants support capital improvements specifically dedicated to:
- improving programmatic access,
- removing barriers encountered by persons with disabilities in applicant facilities,
- or both of the above
There are two grant types available:
- Project Grants of up to $250,000 will be awarded to successful applicant communities to remove barriers and create and improve accessible features and programmatic access for persons with disabilities throughout the Commonwealth.
- Planning Grants of up to $250,000 will be awarded to assist applicant communities in creating or updating a Self-Evaluation or Transition Plan required under Title II of the ADA.
Examples of project grants include: addition of ramps, elevators, power lifts and Limited Use/Limited Application (LULAs), signage, communication access devices, curb cuts and/or any other features that are designed to improve architectural access or programmatic access.