Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program
Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program is offered by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Max award: $20,000,000. Applications close on Sep 1, 2027.
| Opportunity number | NHTSA-693JJ926R000024-FY26 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Closes | Sep 1, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000,000 |
| Award floor | $300,000 |
| Total program funding | $20,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Who can apply | County governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Special district governments, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), State governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Category | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
Summary (excerpt)
While the agency will consider innovative enhancements to existing countermeasures, the goal is to develop evidence-based projects that are scalable and transferable for use by State and local law enforcement agencies. The primary intent of this of the ITSE Grant Program is to 1) develop innovative traffic safety enforcement programs that demonstrate effectiveness by reducing the number of motor vehicle crashes due to one or more of the subject r…
View the official listing and apply on Grants.gov
Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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