MARICOPA FORTIFICATION GRANT AWARD LETTER.DOCX

NOTICE OF FORTIFICATION GRANT AWARD LETTER
April 6, 2020
Federal Fortification grant: 2018 HAVA Election Security Grant
CFDA Number: 90.404
Agreement Number: AZ18101001
Federal Awarding Agency: US Election Assistance Commission
Fiscal Year Award: 2020
Award Amount:  $85,000.00
Fortification grantee County: Maricopa
The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office is pleased to inform you that your county has been awarded a 2018 HAVA 
Election Security subgrant. This fortification grant is made on the basis of submitting an application, reviewed 
and approved by the Secretary of State’s office, and making expenditures that fall under the following HAVA 
guideline:
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Upgrade election-related computer systems to address cyber vulnerabilities identified through Department 
of Homeland Security, or similar scans or assessments of, existing election systems 
The fortification grant requirements are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations, 2 C.F.R. 200. Fortification 
grant recipients must follow all federal HAVA laws and any state applicable laws relating to grants. 
Fortification grant recipients must also provide the Secretary of State’s Office with invoices and payment receipts 
for any purchases within 30 days of purchase. If funds are not spent within 30 days, they must be placed in an 
interest-bearing account. Quarterly reports should be submitted if funds are not fully expended within 30 days, in 
which the reports shall include the interest earned, the amount spent and current balance, at minimum. Please 
refer to the sub-grant guidelines packet for further information and requirements. 
 
By submitting an application with HAVA approved expenditures to the Secretary of State’s Office, you have 
confirmed your county’s acceptance of this award.  Thank you, 
Arizona Secretary of State 
Katie Hobbs