Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant

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.

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.