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Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

NHTSA-693JJ926R000024-FY26

DOT-NHTSA

General Information

$20,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
September 1, 2027
Closing Date:
10
Expected No. of Awards
$20,000,000
Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
NHTSA-693JJ926R000024-FY26

Owning Agency:
DOT-NHTSA

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

While the agency will consider innovative enhancements to existing countermeasures, the goal is to develop evidence-based projects that are scalable and transferable for use by State and local law enforcement agencies. 


The primary intent of this of the ITSE Grant Program is to 1) develop innovative traffic safety enforcement programs that demonstrate effectiveness by reducing the number of motor vehicle crashes due to one or more of the subject risky driving behaviors; and 2) ensure the traffic safety enforcement programs are repeatable and scalable for use by law enforcement throughout the United States. In addition to those goals, the Department seeks to fund projects that advance the priorities of this Administration as described in DOT’s mission statement and across executive orders.

Response Date Sep 01, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date Aug 03, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date Oct 01, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling 20,000,000
Award Floor 300,000
Cost Sharing No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Private institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), County governments, State governments, City or township governments
Additional Info on Eligibility: Applicants eligible for an award include a State or local agency, authority, association, educational institution, or nonprofit organization that demonstrates that it has organizational capacity and experience to carry out the responsibilities of administering, coordinating, and implementing the activities of this NOFO, as explained in Section III ‘Program Description’, and based upon the documentation submitted by the applicant as required in Section IV ‘Application Contents and Format’. Only organizations capable of fulfilling the criteria listed within this NOFO will be considered for an award.

Additional Information

Agency Name Anoko A Zankli Grantor
Link to Additional Information: N/a
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 240-421-4046

CFDA Program(s)

  • 20.614: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Discretionary Safety Grants and Cooperative Agreements
   

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