Teen Driver Safety Education
Forecasted
The Teen Driver Safety Education grant funds evidence-based programs to reduce teen traffic crashes in Tennessee through education, outreach, and data-driven interventions.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual awards; typical project periods are one year; funding varies by project scope and data-driven need, generally ranging from several thousand to over $100,000 per project.
Summary: Supports education, outreach, and peer-led initiatives to reduce teen driver crashes and promote safe driving among Tennessee teens.
Key Information: Application window is typically March 1–31 each year; data-driven justification required; forecasted cycle—dates subject to change.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) within the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, funds projects that increase teen driver safety awareness and promote responsible decision-making among young drivers in Tennessee. Eligible activities include education, outreach, peer-to-peer programs, training events, equipment, and the distribution of public information materials. The program aims to reduce traffic-related incidents involving teens by supporting collaborative efforts among traffic safety professionals, law enforcement, schools, victim advocates, and teen peer leaders.
