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Indian Highway Safety Law Enforcement Grants

General Grant Program Information

The Indian Highway Safety Law Enforcement Protection Grant program funds programs intended to reduce injuries and death attributed to impaired driving on Tribal lands. These funds are intended to supplement an existing traffic safety program on Tribal lands.  

Opportunity Status:
Archived
Posted Date:
Close Date:
Eligible Applicants:
Federally Recognized Tribes and Affiliated Groups
Eligible Activities:
Equipment and Materials; Operations and Maintenance; Technical Assistance, Workforce Development, and Training/Education; Accessibility
Transportation Type:
Roadway
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Tribal Set-Aside:
Yes
Grant Opportunity ID:
BIA-IHSP-2024-003
Grant Opportunity Link:
FY23 Grants.gov Opportunity Synopsis
Links to Additional Information:
Agency:
Other Federal Agencies / U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)

Eligibility Information

Eligible Applicants

Eligible applicants are limited to federally recognized Tribes, Tribal governments, and their Tribal organizations.  

Eligible Activities

Eligible activities include: 

  • Employment expenses for law enforcement personnel (including straight time and overtime)  
  • Selective traffic enforcement programs (STEP) to apprehend impaired drivers 
  • Behavior-based traffic enforcement, such as speeding and seat belt enforcement 
  • Crash data systems, accident reconstruction training or equipment, vehicles, and associated equipment  
  • Specialized law enforcement training (such as standardized field sobriety testing)  
  • Public information programs on alcohol/other drug use and driving 
  • Education programs for convicted DWI/DUI offenders 
  • Youth alcohol education programs promoting traffic safety  
  • DUI/Impaired driving courts 
  • Full-time administrative support 
  • Programs or projects directed toward judicial training  

Proposals for projects that enhance the development and implementation of innovative programs to combat impaired driving are also solicited. 

Funding Information

The Indian Highway Safety Law Enforcement Protection Grant program provides funds through reimbursements. Funding amounts vary. Tribes must first expend their funds and submit documentation for reconciliation and reimbursement each month.  

Contact Information

Kimberly Berlone
ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov
505-563-3780

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