Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) is soliciting proposals for implementing traffic safety programs and projects that are designed to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage within Indian communities. The Indian Highway Safety Grants are financial assistance grants that are reimbursable and available to federally recognized tribes. This grant application is for federally recognized tribes that demonstrate a financial need in the field of occupant protection. Key aspects of the grant include: • Implementing traffic safety programs and projects to reduce traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage • Providing child passenger safety seat programs • Requiring a certified CPS Technician on staff • Requiring monthly reports and financial reports • Allowing for reimbursement of car seats, supplies, and equipment • Requiring a Tribal Resolution and approved Indirect Cost Rate letter to be submitted with the application