Description
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) solicits proposals for implementing traffic safety programs and projects to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage within Indian Country. The grants are reimbursable and available to federally recognized tribes. The program is performance-based and data-driven, and applicants must provide measurable targets and performance measures justified by data. The grants will support traffic safety projects such as increasing enforcement, providing training, and distributing public service announcements.
• The BIA IHSP will provide funding for traffic safety projects that address specific traffic problems, such as speeding, impaired driving, and seat belt use.
• The grants will support the implementation of traffic safety programs and projects that reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage within Indian Country.
• The program will also provide funding for training and equipment to support traffic safety enforcement.
• The BIA IHSP will work with federally recognized tribes to identify and address traffic safety problems and provide technical assistance and support to help tribes develop and implement effective traffic safety programs.