Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program
Forecasted
Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program supports Massachusetts organizations in providing car seats and caregiver education to low-income families to reduce child passenger injuries and fatalities.
Funder: Office of Grants and Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (final deadline)
Funding Amounts: FFY 2026: up to $500,000 in car seats; orders up to $10,000 per applicant
Summary: Provides car seats and caregiver education to help low-income Massachusetts families travel safely with children.
Key Information: Applicants must have a certified CPS technician on staff who conducts in-person seat checks.
Description
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) administers this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration-funded program as part of its Massachusetts traffic safety work. It provides car seats to eligible organizations for distribution to low-income families who cannot obtain a free seat through their health insurance provider. Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians help caregivers install and use the seats correctly.
The program aims to reduce child passenger injuries and fatalities by addressing both access to an appropriate seat and its proper use. Seats go to organizations for distribution, not directly to individuals.
