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 traffic crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage within Indian communities. The Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant is a reimbursable grant available to federally recognized tribes. The grant aims to support the implementation of child passenger safety seat programs. Applicants must provide a problem statement, targets, and a budget for the proposed project. The grant can cover costs such as car seats, equipment, and supplies, as well as travel and training expenses. • The grant is a reimbursable grant, meaning that tribes must first expend their funds and submit documentation for reimbursement consideration. • The grant requires a certified child protection seat technician on staff. • The grant can cover registration fees for Child Protection Seat training and travel expenses. • The grant has a fiscal grant year applying for, which indicates the grant year the application is being submitted for.