Older Driver Safety
Forecasted
The Older Driver Safety grant from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security funds research and outreach to improve safety for drivers aged 65+ through data-driven education and community programs.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical range $5,000–$200,000 per project; one-year awards; NHTSA pass-through via state.
Summary: Funds law enforcement and community-based programs to increase safety awareness, training, and outreach for older drivers in Tennessee.
Key Information: Application requires three years of local crash data and comparative statistics for eligibility.
Description
This grant supports projects that enhance the safety of older drivers (generally age 65+) on Tennessee’s roadways. Administered by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) through the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, funding is intended for law enforcement agencies, local governments, academic institutions, and community-based non-profits to develop and deliver research, education, outreach, and Car-Fit programming. With older adults now comprising nearly one in five drivers in Tennessee, the grant aims to reduce crash risk and improve adaptation to vehicles for this growing demographic. Supported activities include public awareness campaigns, Car-Fit events, technician training, and community safety outreach.
