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

March 13, 2026 (Lifesavers Conference Grant)

$650–$5,000 per award; covers travel and conference registration for eligible tribal employees; approx. 25 awards expected.

Supports federally recognized tribes in sending employees to the Lifesavers Conference to advance traffic safety initiatives in Indian Country.

--- ## Description This grant, offered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services, Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP), provides reimbursable funding for federally recognized tribes to send tribal employees to the Lifesavers Conference. The program aims to enhance tribal capacity for reducing traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries through professional development and access to best practices in highway safety. Funding covers travel expenses and registration fees for eligible tribal personnel engaged in traffic safety-related work. --- ## Due Dates - March 13, 2026 (Lifesavers Conference Grant application deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - Award range: $650–$5,000 per grant - Approximately 25 awards expected - Funding is provided as reimbursement for actual travel and conference registration costs, not to exceed federal travel regulations --- ## Eligibility - Only federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible to apply. - Applicants must be tribal employees working in the field of traffic safety, law enforcement, or related areas. - The grant is exclusively for supporting attendance at the Lifesavers Conference (conference registration required). --- ## Application Process - Complete the BIA IHSP grant application in full; incomplete submissions will not be considered. - Required documents include: - Completed application form (with all fields filled) - Problem statement with supporting data on traffic safety challenges - Tribal Resolution authorizing the application - Current approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement letter - Approved Travel & Training Form - Signatures and supervisory approval - Submit the application and attachments by email to: [ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov](mailto:ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov) - Applications are reviewed for completeness, eligibility, and alignment with program goals. - Funding is provided on a reimbursable basis; tribes must expend funds and submit documentation for reimbursement. --- ## Additional Information - Attendance at the Lifesavers Conference is contingent upon conference registration. - The grant is intended to supplement existing tribal traffic safety programs. - Reimbursement is based on actual costs and must comply with federal travel regulations. - The BIA IHSP staff are available for questions Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM MST. --- ## External Links - [Bureau of Indian Affairs – Main Page](https://www.bia.gov) - [Indian Highway Safety Tribal Grants Flyer (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Indian-Highway-Safety-Tribal-Grants-Flyer.pdf) - [Indian Highway Safety Grant Application Instructions (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Indian-Highway-Safety-Grant-Opportunity-Application.pdf) - [Grants.gov Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361089) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |--------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Kimberly Belone | Program Analyst (Coordinator) | [ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov](mailto:ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov) | (505) 563-3900 | | BIA IHSP Staff | General Inquiries | [ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov](mailto:ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov) | (505) 563-3764 |

Indian Highway Safety Grant - Lifesavers Conference

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