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 to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage within Indian communities. The Indian Highway Safety Grants are reimbursable grants available to federally recognized tribes. The grants are intended to supplement an existing traffic safety program on the reservation. • The application is due by May 1 of the current year for the next fiscal year award. • The grant is performance-based and data-driven, requiring measurable targets and performance measures. • A certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician is required on staff. • The grant can cover registration fees for Child Protection Seat training and travel expenses. • The grant application should include a problem statement, targets, budget, and travel and training expenses.