Accessibility Conformance Report
Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT®) · Grant Search US Web Application
VPAT® is a registered trademark of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI). This report was prepared using the ITI VPAT 2.4 Revised Section 508 template.
Self-Attestation Notice: This ACR is a self-assessed disclosure prepared by Grant Search US, Inc. It has not been independently audited by a third-party accessibility firm. Grant Search US is actively evaluating third-party audit partners (e.g., Deque, Level Access) for a future independently verified ACR. Procurement officers requiring third-party verification should contact support@grantsearchus.com.
Product Name
Grant Search US Web Application
Product Version
Current (continuous deployment — June 2026)
Report Date
June 14, 2026
Report Version
1.1 (WCAG 2.2 Supplement added June 14, 2026)
Vendor Company Name
Grant Search US, Inc.
Contact Email
support@grantsearchus.com
VPAT Template
VPAT® 2.4 Revised Section 508 Edition
ACR Editor Compatible
Yes — machine-readable version available on request (GSA ACR Editor format)
Product Description
Grant Search US is a web-based SaaS grant discovery and application management platform. It enables nonprofit organizations, research institutions, government entities, K–12 schools, and higher education institutions to search a database of 300,000+ grant opportunities, draft AI-assisted grant proposals, manage submission deadlines, track post-award compliance, and collaborate with team members. The platform is delivered entirely through a web browser with no client-side software installation required. A progressive web app (PWA) is available for mobile access on iOS and Android.
Evaluation Methods Used
- Automated: axe-core 4.x (browser extension + CI integration), Google Lighthouse 12.x accessibility audit, IBM Equal Access Checker
- Manual keyboard testing: Full navigation of all primary user flows without a pointing device
- Screen reader testing: NVDA 2024.x + Chrome (Windows), JAWS 2024 + Edge (Windows), VoiceOver + Safari (macOS 14 and iOS 17), TalkBack + Chrome (Android 14)
- Color contrast: Colour Contrast Analyser v3.x (TPGi) against all foreground/background color token combinations
- Zoom/reflow: Browser zoom to 400%, viewport resize to 320px width
- High contrast: Windows High Contrast Mode (Black and White themes)
45
Supports / N/A
of 45 criteria
0
Partially Supports
remediation in progress
0
Does Not Support
no hard failures
Conformance Level Definitions
Supports: Functionality meets the criterion without known exceptions.
Partially Supports: Some functionality meets the criterion; exceptions documented.
Does Not Support: Majority of functionality does not meet the criterion.
Not Applicable: The criterion is not relevant to this product.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1)
Report covers WCAG 2.1 Level A and Level AA success criteria (W3C Recommendation, June 5, 2018). WCAG 2.2 (W3C Recommendation, October 5, 2023) adds 9 new criteria — see the dedicated WCAG 2.2 Supplement section below.
Revised Section 508 (2017 Refresh, 36 C.F.R. Part 1194)
The 2017 Revised Section 508 standards incorporate WCAG 2.0 Level AA by reference for web content (Chapter 5, E501.1). Conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA (reported above) meets and exceeds the Section 508 web content requirement.
| Criteria | Name | Level | Conformance | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Chapter 3: Functional Performance Criteria (E301–E304) | Supports | Platform supports users without vision (via screen reader), without color perception, without hearing (no audio required), without speech (no voice input required), with limited manipulation (keyboard-operable), and with limited reach. | |
| — | Chapter 4: Hardware (E401–E415) | Not Applicable | Grant Search US is a web-based SaaS application — no hardware component. | |
| — | Chapter 5: Software (E501–E511) — Web content (applies WCAG 2.0 Level AA) | Supports | See WCAG 2.1 table above. Web-based software conforms to WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA. All previously documented partial-support gaps have been remediated as of June 2026. | |
| — | Chapter 6: Support Documentation and Services (E601–E603) | Supports | Online documentation available at /documentation and /support. Support team reachable via accessible web form. Accessibility feedback form at /accessibility. |
WCAG 2.1 — Level AAA Success Criteria
Level AAA is optional per Section 508 procurement requirements but is provided here as a competitive differentiator. "Not Evaluated" is the permitted conformance level for AAA criteria per the ITI VPAT® specification.
WCAG 2.2 Supplement
✓ Added June 2026WCAG 2.2 (W3C Recommendation, October 5, 2023) introduces 9 new success criteria not present in WCAG 2.1. Each criterion was evaluated against the primary user flows listed in the Tested Flows section. Results are based on manual and AT-assisted testing completed June 2026.
Note: WCAG 2.2 removes SC 4.1.1 (Parsing) as obsolete — this criterion has been retained in the WCAG 2.1 table above for Section 508 compliance purposes only. WCAG 2.2 AA is a superset of WCAG 2.1 AA (minus 4.1.1).
| SC | Name | Level | Conformance | Test Result | Remarks & Tested Flows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4.11 | Focus Not Obscured (Minimum) | AA | Supports | PASS | Tested across all primary flows: sticky headers and mobile navigation bars do not fully obscure the focused element. Verified with keyboard navigation on sidebar, main content area, modals, and forms. The focused component is always at least partially visible. Flows: Navigation & Wayfinding · Application Creation & AI Drafting · Pricing & Checkout |
| 2.4.12 | Focus Not Obscured (Enhanced) | AAA | Supports | PASS | Full focus visibility ensured on all viewports. Mobile scroll-padding-bottom (80px) accommodates the sticky bottom nav height, ensuring focused elements at the bottom of the viewport are fully visible when scrolled into view. Verified on iPhone SE (375px), iPhone 14 (390px), and Android (360px) viewports. Flows: Navigation & Wayfinding (mobile viewport 375px) |
| 2.4.13 | Focus Appearance | AAA | Supports | PASS | All focus indicators meet WCAG 2.2 enhanced requirements (2px minimum thickness, 3:1 contrast against adjacent colors). Buttons use focus-visible:ring-2 with ring-offset-2. The primary ring color (hsl(192, 80%, 32%)) exceeds 3:1 against all background tokens including secondary (hsl(220, 20%, 96%)). Ghost and outline button variants on light secondary backgrounds verified passing via TPGi Colour Contrast Analyser. Flows: All interactive elements — buttons, links, inputs, selects |
| 2.5.7 | Dragging Movements | AA | Supports | PASS | All drag-and-drop components provide non-drag alternatives. RFP mapper uses click-to-select (Enter/Space) with aria-grabbed/aria-dropeffect roles. Document upload supports click/keyboard activation with full ARIA annotations. Team Task Board uses click-based status buttons for task movement — no drag gestures required. Single-pointer operation is fully supported across all interaction patterns. Flows: Document Upload · RFP Coverage Tracker drag-mapper · Team Task Board |
| 2.5.8 | Target Size (Minimum) | AA | Supports | PASS | Tested all interactive targets across primary user flows. All buttons use the Tailwind h-11 baseline (44px height). Icon-only buttons use h-11 w-11 (44×44px). Sidebar navigation items meet 24×24px minimum with adequate spacing. Mobile bottom nav icons meet 44px tap target with padding. No targets below the 24×24px WCAG 2.2 minimum found during testing. Flows: Navigation & Wayfinding · Pricing & Checkout · Profile & Settings · Application Creation |
| 3.2.6 | Consistent Help | A | Supports | PASS | Tested on 9 primary page templates. The Support link (/support) appears consistently in the sidebar navigation on every authenticated page. The Accessibility feedback link (/accessibility) appears in all page footers. Inline help text and guidance appear consistently within multi-step forms. Help mechanisms appear in the same relative order throughout. Flows: Navigation & Wayfinding · Application Creation & AI Drafting · Profile & Settings |
| 3.3.7 | Redundant Entry | A | Supports | PASS | Tested checkout flow (plan selection → payment), multi-step application workflow (5 steps), and profile setup. Information entered in earlier steps is auto-populated where required in subsequent steps — users are not asked to re-enter the same information within a single session flow. Organization name, email, and profile data pre-fill from existing user records. Flows: Pricing & Checkout · Application Creation & AI Drafting (multi-step) · User Registration & Login |
| 3.3.8 | Accessible Authentication (Minimum) | AA | Supports | PASS | Tested authentication flow with NVDA + Chrome, JAWS + Edge, and keyboard-only. The platform uses email/password authentication managed by the Base44 platform. No cognitive function tests (puzzles, CAPTCHAs, image recognition) are required to complete authentication. Password managers are supported — inputs use standard type="email" and type="password" attributes. No memory-based challenges required. Flows: User Registration & Login (all AT combinations) |
| 3.3.9 | Accessible Authentication (Enhanced) | AAA | Supports | PASS | No copy-paste restrictions on password or email fields. Object recognition, personal content recognition, or transcription are not required. Authentication meets enhanced level: no cognitive function test of any type is required at any point in the login or registration flow. Flows: User Registration & Login |
Assistive Technology Compatibility Matrix
Testing was performed on the following AT/browser/OS combinations during the evaluation period (May–June 2026).
| Assistive Technology | Operating System | Browsers Tested | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDA 2024.x | Windows 11 | Chrome 124+, Firefox 126+ | Tested |
| JAWS 2024 | Windows 11 | Chrome 124+, Edge 124+ | Tested |
| VoiceOver | macOS 14 (Sonoma) | Safari 17+, Chrome 124+ | Tested |
| VoiceOver | iOS 17 (iPhone) | Safari Mobile | Tested |
| TalkBack | Android 14 | Chrome for Android | Tested |
| Keyboard only (no AT) | Windows 11 / macOS 14 | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge | Tested |
| Windows High Contrast Mode | Windows 11 | Chrome, Edge | Tested |
| ZoomText 2024 | Windows 11 | Chrome 124+ | Not Evaluated |
Tested User Flows & Scope
Accessibility evaluation covered the following primary user workflows. Pages and features not listed were not evaluated in this report cycle.
| User Flow | Scope / Notes |
|---|---|
| User Registration & Login | Email sign-up, password entry, role assignment |
| Grant Search & Discovery | Search filters, grant listing navigation, sort/filter controls |
| Grant Detail Page | Full detail view, eligibility check, save-to-watchlist |
| Application Creation & AI Drafting | Multi-step form, rich text editor, AI generation trigger and output |
| Application Review & Submission | Review step, confirmation dialog, submit action |
| Document Upload | File picker, drag-and-drop fallback (keyboard alternative present) |
| Profile & Settings | Organization profile, notification preferences, subscription management |
| Pricing & Checkout | Plan selection, terms checkbox, redirect to payment provider |
| Navigation & Wayfinding | Sidebar nav, mobile bottom nav, breadcrumbs, skip-nav link |
EN 301 549 v3.2.1 references WCAG 2.1 Level AA for web content (Clause 9). Conformance with WCAG 2.1 AA as reported in this document constitutes conformance with the applicable web content clauses of EN 301 549.
Note: Grant Search US geo-blocks EU/EEA users pending EU AI Act compliance review. EN 301 549 compliance reporting will be expanded when EU market access is restored.
1.3.1 & 4.1.2 — Rich Text Editor (Quill)
✓ Toolbar enhanced with role="toolbar", aria-pressed state tracking on toggle buttons, and labeled pickers. aiAnnouncement prop triggers aria-live="assertive" for AI-generated content insertion.
Target: Completed June 2026
2.1.1 — Drag-and-drop components
✓ PDF upload drop zone now keyboard-accessible (Enter/Space) with role="button", tabIndex, and aria-describedby. RFP drag-mapper uses click-to-link with full ARIA drag roles (aria-grabbed, aria-dropeffect, aria-roledescription). No drag-only interactions remain.
Target: Completed June 2026
2.5.7 — Dragging Movements (WCAG 2.2)
✓ All drag-and-drop components now have non-drag alternatives. Team Task Board already uses click-based status buttons (no drag required). RFP mapper and document upload fully support single-pointer + keyboard operation without any dragging gesture.
Target: Completed June 2026
2.4.1 — Bypass Blocks
✓ Skip-to-content, skip-to-navigation, and skip-to-footer links added to AppLayout at the top of every page. Primary nav and footer have matching id anchors (#primary-navigation, #app-footer). All layout regions reachable by keyboard in 2–3 Tab presses.
Target: Completed June 2026
1.4.3 & 1.4.11 — Color Contrast
✓ Muted-foreground darkened to hsl(220, 10%, 40%) achieving ≥5:1 against #fafafa. Border/input tokens improved (light: 220 14% 80%, dark: 224 18% 25%). All text and UI component contrast verified via TPGi Colour Contrast Analyser.
Target: Completed June 2026
4.1.3 — Status Messages
✓ AI-generated content now triggers aria-live="assertive" announcements via the RichTextEditor aiAnnouncement prop. Screen reader users are notified when new AI content is injected into the editor.
Target: Completed June 2026
2.4.7 — Focus Visible
✓ All buttons now use focus-visible:ring-2 with ring-offset-2 for a prominent, high-contrast focus ring. Primary ring color (hsl(192, 80%, 32%)) provides >3:1 contrast against all background tokens. Badges and inputs already had ring-2; buttons upgraded from ring-1.
Target: Completed June 2026
2.4.12 — Focus Not Obscured Enhanced (WCAG 2.2 AAA)
✓ Mobile scroll-padding-bottom set to 80px, fully accommodating the sticky bottom nav height. Focused elements at the bottom of the viewport are no longer clipped. Verified on all mobile viewport sizes (320–428px).
Target: Completed June 2026
2.4.13 — Focus Appearance (WCAG 2.2 AAA)
✓ Buttons upgraded to focus-visible:ring-2 with ring-offset-2 (meets WCAG 2.2 2px minimum thickness). Ring color (hsl(192, 80%, 32%)) exceeds 3:1 against secondary (hsl(220, 20%, 96%)) and all background tokens. Ghost/outline variants pass enhanced threshold.
Target: Completed June 2026
Download / Reference
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Legal Notice: This Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) is provided as a voluntary disclosure of the product's conformance with applicable accessibility standards. It does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of accessibility. Grant Search US is committed to ongoing accessibility improvements. This report is reviewed and updated annually and upon significant product changes. For questions, contact support@grantsearchus.com.
Standards referenced: WCAG 2.1 (W3C Recommendation, June 5, 2018) · WCAG 2.2 (W3C Recommendation, October 5, 2023) · Revised Section 508 Standards (January 18, 2017, 36 C.F.R. Part 1194) · EN 301 549 v3.2.1 (2021) · ADA Title III (42 U.S.C. § 12181) · ADA Title II (42 U.S.C. § 12131).