Accessibility Statement
Last updated: September 14, 2026 · Commitment to WCAG 2.2 AA & Section 508 compliance · DOJ ADA Title II Web Rule (WCAG 2.1 AA) compliance dates: April 26, 2027 (large entities) / April 26, 2028 (small entities)
Grant Search US is designed to be accessible according to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 at Level AA (published October 5, 2023, superseding WCAG 2.1). WCAG 2.2 adds new success criteria including focus appearance, dragging movements, and target size minimums. These international standards ensure our platform is usable by people with various disabilities, including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments. We also target compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (2017 Refresh, 36 C.F.R. Part 1194) and the European Standard EN 301 549.
Content available via multiple senses (text alternatives, captions, adaptable layouts)
Full keyboard navigation, no time-limited actions, seizure-safe design
Clear language, consistent navigation, error prevention and recovery
Compatible with assistive technologies, screen readers, and browser tools
A comprehensive accessibility remediation sprint completed in June 2026 addressed all previously identified limitations. Our VPAT now shows full WCAG 2.1 A/AA conformance with all criteria at "Supports" level, and all 9 WCAG 2.2 supplement criteria have been tested and documented.
Last full conformance review: June 2026 (axe-core 4.x, Lighthouse 12.x, IBM Equal Access Checker + manual AT testing). See our VPAT / ACR for the complete test matrix. This statement is reviewed and updated at minimum annually per W3C Recommendation.
Government entities and educational institutions subject to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act may require a VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) as part of procurement.
A complete Accessibility Conformance Report (VPAT® 2.4 — Revised Section 508 Edition) is available at /vpat. This is one of the only grant management platforms to publish a full WCAG 2.2 supplement with tested user flows and AT compatibility matrix.
Standards covered: WCAG 2.1 Levels A, AA & AAA · WCAG 2.2 (Oct 2023, all 9 new criteria) · Section 508 (2017 Refresh, 36 C.F.R. Part 1194) · EN 301 549 v3.2.1
Report date: June 14, 2026 · Version: 1.1 · Template: VPAT® 2.4 Revised Section 508 Edition
Evaluation: axe-core 4.x, Lighthouse 12.x, IBM Equal Access Checker + manual AT testing (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver macOS/iOS, TalkBack, keyboard-only, Windows High Contrast)
Grant Search US is designed to serve government grantees, nonprofit institutions, and educational organizations. We understand Section 508 accessibility obligations and are committed to meeting procurement accessibility requirements.
If you encounter any accessibility barriers on Grant Search US, please tell us. We aim to respond within 2 business days and will work with you to resolve the issue or provide an accessible alternative.
If you are not satisfied with our response to an accessibility concern, you may escalate the issue:
Step 1: Contact our accessibility support (see above)
Step 2: Request review by our compliance team via the Support page
Step 3: File a complaint with your local disability rights agency or the U.S. Department of Justice
Legal Basis for This Statement
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III, 42 U.S.C. § 12181 et seq. · ADA Title II Web Accessibility Rule (DOJ Final Rule, 89 Fed. Reg. 40522, 32 CFR Part 35, requiring WCAG 2.1 AA for state/local government web content and mobile apps) · Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. § 794d · WCAG 2.2 (W3C Recommendation, Oct. 5, 2023) · California Unruh Civil Rights Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 51 · EN 301 549 v3.2.1. This statement is reviewed annually and updated to reflect the current conformance status of the platform.