Mini-Grant Program - Montana Department of Transportation
Mini-Grant Program - Montana Department of Transportation supports Montana communities and organizations with traffic safety initiatives to reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries.
Funder: Montana Department of Transportation
Due Dates: February 2–April 3 (General FFY 2027 traffic safety application window; separate from FFY 2026 mini-grants)
Funding Amounts: Federal traffic safety funding; mini-grant award amounts not specified
Summary: Supports Montana communities and organizations through traffic safety initiatives aimed at reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries.
Key Information: The FFY 2026 Mini-Grant Program uses WebGrants, rather than the new Montana Grants + Loans system.
Description
The Montana Department of Transportation’s Mini-Grant Program is part of its federal traffic safety funding efforts, administered by the Behavioral Safety Strategy & Coordination Section. The department supports communities and organizations implementing safety initiatives across Montana, with the broader goal of reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries.
MDT’s broader traffic safety funding supports enhanced law enforcement, including high-visibility enforcement; educational campaigns promoting safe driving; increased seat belt use for all occupants; reduced recidivism among DUI offenders; and criminal justice practitioner training. These are department-wide funding purposes, rather than confirmed Mini-Grant Program funding categories. The program’s FFY 2026 application notice directs applicants to WebGrants, while the department is transitioning its FFY 2027 traffic safety applications and grant management to Montana Grants + Loans.
