Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program
Massachusetts' Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program provides car seats and science-based safety education to reduce child passenger injuries.
Funder: Massachusetts
Due Dates: August 31, 2026: Final application deadline — applications accepted on a rolling basis until all funds set aside for the program are depleted or August 31, 2026, whichever comes first
Funding Amounts: Awards are in the form of car seats and educational materials for eligible organizations; no cash grants specified.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts agencies and nonprofits in educating caregivers and distributing car seats to low-income families to improve child passenger safety.
Key Information: Only organizations (not individuals) may apply; a certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician on staff is required.
Description
The Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program, administered by the Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR), provides eligible organizations with car seats and educational resources to distribute to low-income families. The program aims to reduce child passenger injuries and fatalities by ensuring proper car seat use and caregiver education. Funding is provided through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is intended to support state and municipal agencies, not-for-profit hospitals, and 501(c)(3) organizations that serve children and families in Massachusetts.
