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November 10, 2020
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November Reimbursement Forms are Now Available in eLearning - UPDATED LINKS |
The following reimbursement programs are available for the following items purchased to facilitate safety and social distancing during the November Election during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes expenses related to the increase in absent voter ballots.
Prepaid postage on absent voter return envelopes: Jurisdictions will be reimbursed for providing return postage on absent voter ballot envelopes for the November 3, 2020 general election. Jurisdictions had the option of applying postage using postage meters, placing stamps on envelopes, or using postage prepaid return envelopes. Fees incurred from setting up Business Reply Accounts are also eligible for reimbursement. Please submit the November Return Postage Reimbursement Form and supporting documentation to request reimbursement for these costs.
Supply order 2.0: Jurisdictions will be reimbursed up to $200 per precinct (including absent voter counting board precincts) for supplies purchased to conduct safe elections in 2020. Purchases eligible for reimbursement include (but are not limited to) the following: hand sanitizer, soap, cleaning equipment, information signs and stickers, additional furniture, equipment, or space to allow for social distancing, any supplies or equipment associated with increased voting by mail (including additional envelopes, automatic letter openers, envelope folders, additional costs for pre-folded ballots, ballot drop boxes, and fees charged by vendors to mail applications or ballots). Please submit the November Supply Reimbursement Form and supporting documentation to request reimbursement.
NOTE: Due to federal purchasing rules, if you spent $5,000 or more on one item, you must also provide proof of at least 3 informal quotes for the item.
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