Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant
ID: 358033Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Indian Affairs (DOI-BIA)

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358033
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is offering the Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant to assist federally recognized Native American Tribal Governments in implementing traffic safety programs aimed at reducing traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries within their communities. This grant, which does not require cost sharing or matching, is specifically designed to support initiatives that enhance occupant protection, particularly for children, and requires applicants to demonstrate financial need through relevant data and existing safety programs. Interested tribes must submit their applications by May 1, 2025, with an expected ten awards to be granted, and can seek assistance by contacting Kimberly Belone at ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov or by phone at (505) 563-3900.

    Files
    Title
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    CPS.pdf
    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) has issued instructions for completing the Child Passenger Safety Seat Program Grant application under the Indian Highway Safety Program. This grant is designed to assist Indian Tribes in reducing traffic crash incidents and improving safety for children in vehicle settings. Applications must be comprehensive, backed by data justifying the need for a child passenger safety (CPS) initiative, and include measurable targets. Funding is available through reimbursements; tribes must first incur costs and then submit claims monthly. Essential prerequisites include a Tribal Resolution and an approved Indirect Cost Rate letter. The grant application emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the tribe's financial need for the CPS program through motor-vehicle crash data and information about existing traffic safety programs. Key components of the application format include sections for general information, targets, budget, travel and training, and certifications. All fields must be completed, and applications are due by May 1 for the upcoming fiscal year. Contact information for assistance with grant writing is provided, as well as a note on the estimated time to complete the application. The program underscores a commitment to enhancing child safety within tribal communities through practical measures and data-driven approaches.
    FY26.pdf
    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services announces the Indian Highway Safety Tribal Grants program, which aims to assist federally recognized tribes in enhancing traffic safety initiatives to reduce crashes and related fatalities within their communities. These grants, funded under the Highway Safety Act of 1966, can be utilized by tribes for law enforcement and child safety seat programs. A training session titled "Indian Highway Safety Tribal Grants" will be held on March 8, 2025, at the Long Beach Convention Center, California, aimed at tribes interested in applying for FY2026 funding. The session will cover essential aspects of the grant application process, such as federal regulations, development of strategies, and necessary traffic statistics. Grant applications must be submitted by February 10, 2025, and are open exclusively to tribal employees in traffic-related roles. Interested participants must register for the Lifesavers Conference and can find grant application forms on Grants.Gov under specified opportunity numbers. For inquiries, a contact is provided.
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