[DOT Federal Highway Administration](https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/)

January 15, 2026

Up to $25,118,400 total; typical awards vary by category; no minimum, maximum per award is the full program amount

Supports federally recognized Tribes in developing and implementing projects to improve transportation safety on Tribal roads.

No cost-sharing or matching required; only federally recognized Tribes are eligible.

--- ## Description The Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF) provides competitive grants to federally recognized Indian Tribes to address transportation safety needs on Tribal lands. Eligible projects must be data-driven and consistent with a transportation safety plan, aiming to correct hazardous road locations or address highway safety problems. The program emphasizes the development and implementation of strategic safety plans, data assessment and improvement, systemic safety countermeasures, and infrastructure improvements to reduce fatalities and serious injuries from transportation incidents in Tribal communities. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** January 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST) Applications must be submitted electronically by the deadline. Late applications are generally not considered unless due to documented technical issues. --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $25,118,400 - **Award Ceiling:** $25,118,400 (no set maximum per project; most awards are much smaller) - **Award Floor:** $1 - **Expected Number of Awards:** ~110 Award size depends on project category and scope. Example maximums: - Safety Plan: Up to $15,000 for new plans; up to $10,000 for updates (at least 3 years old) - Other categories (data, countermeasures, infrastructure): No explicit maximum, but awards are typically well below the total program amount. No cost sharing or matching is required, but leveraging other funding is encouraged. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Only federally recognized Indian Tribes are eligible, as listed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. - **Project Requirements:** Projects must be on public roads, consistent with a transportation safety plan, and must either: - Correct or improve a hazardous road location or feature, or - Address a highway safety problem Other entities may partner with a Tribe but cannot apply independently. --- ## Application Process 1. **Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity** and [Application Guide (PDF)](https://cms.fhwa.dot.gov/sites/fhwa.dot.gov/files/2024-09/2025-2026%20TTPSF%20Application%20Guide_1.pdf). 2. **Determine Project Category:** - Safety Plans (new or update) - Data Assessment, Improvement, and Analysis - Systemic Roadway Departure Countermeasures - Infrastructure Improvements (as defined in 23 U.S.C. § 148(a)(4)) 3. **Prepare Required Materials:** - Completed [Application Form (PDF)](https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/safety/2025-2026-ttpsf-application-form-all-categories.pdf) - Project narrative (not required for Safety Plan category) - Supporting documentation (e.g., maps, data, letters from facility owners if required) - For countermeasures: [Systemic Roadway Departure Countermeasure Request Form (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Roadway%20Departure%20Countermeasure%20Request%20Form.pdf) 4. **Submit Application:** Email completed application materials to [TTPSF@dot.gov](mailto:TTPSF@dot.gov). If attachments exceed 24MB, request an upload link via email. **Additional Tips:** - Each project requires a separate application. - If the project involves roads not owned by the Tribe or BIA, include a letter from the facility owner acknowledging the project. - Ensure your entity is registered in SAM.gov and has a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). --- ## Additional Information - **Eligible Activities:** Projects may include transportation safety planning, data collection and analysis, systemic safety improvements (e.g., signage, delineators, rumble strips), infrastructure improvements (e.g., pedestrian safety, intersection improvements, guardrails), and more as specified in [23 U.S.C. § 148(a)(4)](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=(title:23%20section:148%20edition:prelim)%20OR%20(granuleid:USC-prelim-title23-section148)&f=treesort&edition=prelim&num=0&jumpTo=true). - **Selection Criteria:** Applications are rated as Highly Qualified, Qualified, or Not Qualified based on alignment with safety planning, supporting data, expected crash reduction, facility ownership, and previous funding history. See the [NOFO Amendment 2 (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/TTPSF%20NOFO%20Amendment%202%20for%20publication%20-%20clean.pdf) for detailed criteria. - **Reporting:** Annual reporting is required via the TTP Online Reporting Tool. --- ## External Links - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/345316) - [TTPSF Program Page](https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/safety/funds) - [Application Guide (PDF)](https://cms.fhwa.dot.gov/sites/fhwa.dot.gov/files/2024-09/2025-2026%20TTPSF%20Application%20Guide_1.pdf) - [Application Form (PDF)](https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/safety/2025-2026-ttpsf-application-form-all-categories.pdf) - [NOFO Amendment 2 (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/TTPSF%20NOFO%20Amendment%202%20for%20publication%20-%20clean.pdf) - [TTPSF FAQ](https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/safety/ttp-safety-fund-faq) - [List of Past TTPSF Grant Recipients](https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/safety/ttpsf-grant-awards-history) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|------------------------------|---------------| | Adam L. Larsen, Program Manager | [TTPSF@dot.gov](mailto:TTPSF@dot.gov) | 360-619-2601 | For legal questions: Michelle Andotra, Office of the Chief Counsel Email: [Michelle.Andotra@dot.gov](mailto:Michelle.Andotra@dot.gov) Phone: 404-562-3679 ---

2026 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund

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