Community Traffic Safety Programs
Forecasted
The Community Traffic Safety Programs grant funds research-based education and outreach to reduce traffic injuries and fatalities in Tennessee, supported by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from several thousand up to $100,000+ for one-year projects; actual amounts depend on project scope and available federal pass-through funding.
Summary: Supports community-focused education, outreach, and informational initiatives to reduce traffic-related fatalities, injuries, and economic losses in Tennessee.
Key Information: Forecasted grant: deadlines and details may shift; applicants must provide data-driven justification and serve Tennessee communities.
Description
This grant, administered by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) within the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, provides funding for community traffic safety programs across Tennessee. The primary goal is to reduce traffic-related fatalities, injuries, and associated economic losses by supporting education, outreach, and information dissemination initiatives. Funding is targeted at projects that encourage safe behaviors among drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians, and support the distribution of educational materials at events such as sobriety checkpoints, child safety seat checks, and school or business-sponsored activities. The grant also supports the maintenance and enhancement of comprehensive websites and digital resources dedicated to traffic safety.
