[Bureau of Indian Affairs](https://www.bia.gov)

March 10, 2026 (Lifesavers Conference Grant)

$650–$5,000 per award; reimbursable for travel and registration; ~25 awards expected

Supports federally recognized tribes in funding travel and registration for the Lifesavers Conference to advance tribal traffic safety initiatives.

No cost sharing/match required; applications must be complete with required attachments for consideration.

--- ## Description This opportunity from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) provides reimbursable grants to federally recognized tribes to support attendance at the Lifesavers Conference. The goal is to enhance tribal capacity in implementing traffic safety programs, ultimately reducing traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries in tribal communities. The grant covers travel expenses and conference registration fees for tribal employees engaged in traffic safety work. Applications must include a data-driven problem statement and supporting documentation. --- ## Due Dates - March 10, 2026: Application deadline for the Lifesavers Conference Grant --- ## Funding Amount - Award range: $650 (minimum) to $5,000 (maximum) per grant - Funding is provided as reimbursement for actual travel and registration expenses, not to exceed federal travel regulation rates - Approximately 25 awards anticipated --- ## Eligibility - Only federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible to apply - Applicants must be tribal employees engaged in traffic safety-related work - Applications must include: - A data-driven problem identification statement - A Tribal Resolution - The tribe’s most current approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement letter --- ## Application Process - Complete the official application form in its entirety; incomplete applications will not be considered - Required documentation includes: - Problem statement with supporting traffic safety data - Approved Indirect Cost Rate Letter - Travel & Training Authorization Form with estimated budget - Tribal Resolution - Applications and attachments can be submitted by email to: [ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov](mailto:ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov) - Reimbursement requests must be supported by receipts, trip reports, and other required documentation after travel is completed - No cost sharing or matching is required --- ## Additional Information - The grant is strictly reimbursable; tribes must expend funds first and seek reimbursement after the conference - Travel reimbursement is at the tribal rate, not to exceed federal rates - Attendance at the Lifesavers Conference is contingent upon conference registration - The program is designed to supplement, not replace, existing tribal traffic safety programs --- ## External Links - [Official Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361089) - [BIA Indian Highway Safety Program](https://www.bia.gov/service/indian-highway-safety-program) - [Application Guidance & Conference Info (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Indian-Highway-Safety-Tribal-Grants-Flyer.pdf) - [Grant Application Instructions (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Indian-Highway-Safety-Grant-Opportunity-Application.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Kimberly Belone | Program Analyst | [kimberly.belone@bia.gov](mailto:kimberly.belone@bia.gov) | (505) 563-3900 | | IHSP General Email | — | [ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov](mailto:ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov) | (505) 563-3139 / (505) 563-3764 | ---

Indian Highway Safety Grant - Lifesavers Conference

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