Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant
ID: 361096Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Indian Affairs (DOI-BIA)

Award Range

$500 - $90K

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding Category

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361096
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is offering the Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant to federally recognized Native American Tribal Governments, aimed at enhancing traffic safety programs within tribal communities. This grant, funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, seeks proposals that focus on reducing traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries, particularly through initiatives like the Child Passenger Safety Seat Program. Eligible tribes must submit a comprehensive application that includes data-driven justifications, measurable targets, and a detailed budget, with applications due by May 1st for the upcoming fiscal year. The grant operates on a reimbursement basis, with funding amounts ranging from $500 to $90,000, and interested applicants can reach out to Kimberly Belone at kimberly.belone@bia.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    kimberly.belone@bia.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Indian Highway Safety Tribal Grants Flyer.pdf
    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Indian Highway Safety Program is offering a Child Passenger Safety Seat Program Grant to federally recognized Tribes. This grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation under the Highway Safety Act of 1966, aims to reduce traffic crashes and related injuries within Indian communities. Tribes must submit a complete, data-driven application justifying their need for the program with measurable targets. The grant operates on a reimbursement basis, requiring monthly financial and progress reports. A Tribal Resolution and an approved Indirect Cost Rate letter are mandatory. Key application sections include Tribe information, grant history, problem identification, problem countermeasures, targets for car seat clinics and distributions, and a detailed budget for car seats, supplies, equipment, and training/travel expenses. Applications are due by May 1st for the next fiscal year and must be completed in their entirety, with all conditions initialed to be considered for funding.
    Occupant Protection Grant Application.pdf
    The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Indian Highway Safety Program offers the Child Passenger Safety Seat Program Grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Act of 1966. This grant aims to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries in Indian communities by supplementing existing traffic safety programs with child passenger safety seat initiatives. Tribes applying must complete a comprehensive application justifying their need with data, including measurable targets and performance measures. The grant operates on a reimbursement basis, requiring monthly financial and progress reports. Indirect costs are not applicable to car seat and shipping reimbursements. Applicants must submit a Tribal Resolution and an approved Indirect Cost Rate letter. Applications are due by May 1st for the next fiscal year and can be submitted via email or mail. The grant requires a certified CPS Technician on staff and covers costs for car seats, supplies, equipment, and training/travel expenses for CPS-related activities. All sections of the application must be completed, and terms and conditions must be acknowledged for funding consideration.
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