Indian Highway Safety Law Enforcement Grant
Federally recognized tribes can apply for grants to fund traffic safety programs aimed at reducing crashes, deaths, injuries, and property damage.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Bureau of Indian Affairs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (for FY26 awards)
Funding Amounts: No published ceiling; awards are performance-based and reimbursable. Typical awards cover law enforcement overtime/straight time, equipment, training, and related costs for one fiscal year.
Summary: Supports federally recognized tribes in implementing traffic safety programs to reduce crashes, fatalities, injuries, and property damage on tribal lands.
Key Information: Reimbursable grant—tribes must expend funds first and request monthly reimbursement; strong data justification required.
Description
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) offers this grant to support federally recognized tribes in developing and implementing traffic safety projects. The primary goal is to reduce the number of traffic crashes, fatalities, injuries, and property damage within tribal communities. Projects may include enhanced law enforcement activities, equipment purchases, officer training, and public education efforts related to traffic safety.
All grants are performance-based and require applicants to identify specific traffic safety problems, set measurable targets, and propose data-driven strategies. Funding is provided on a reimbursable basis, meaning tribes must first expend their own funds and then submit documentation for reimbursement.
