The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) solicits proposals for implementing traffic safety programs and projects which are designed to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths, and injuries within these populations. Indian Highway Safety Grants are reimbursable grants available to federally recognized tribes.

The grant application originally listed a deadline of March 1. However, the IHSP has extended the deadline to April 3, 2026, to provide applicants additional time to submit their applications.

Indian Highway Safety Grant Opportunity

Program Description

The Highway Safety Act of 1966, U.S.C. Title 23, Section 402, provides U.S. Department of Transportation funding to assist Indian tribes in implementing traffic safety projects. These projects are designed to reduce the high number of traffic crashes and their resulting fatalities, injuries, and property damage within Indian Country.

Tribes can use this application to apply for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) Grant Writing Training, Lifesavers Conference attendance, or other traffic conferences. This grant application will cover registration fees and travel expenses for tribal employees who work for federally recognized tribes in the realm of traffic enforcement/safety. Complete the application in its entirety; do not leave any blank spaces/fields.

The BIA IHSP offers data driven performance-based grant opportunities. A traffic safety problem must be identified; and be justified by data. These 402 funds are intended to supplement an existing traffic safety program on the reservation.

IHSP grants are funded in the form of reimbursements. Tribes must first expend their funds and submit documentation for reimbursement and consideration each month. Trip Report and other financial reports (requests for reimbursement) are required. A Tribal Resolution and the Tribe’s most current approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement letter must be submitted with the application. Please contact the IHSP at (505)375-3818 to inquire about BIA IHSP Grant Writing Training.

Lifesavers Conference grant application is due on March 1 of the current year. BIA IHSP Grant Writing and other traffic conference grant application deadline dates will be announced by the IHSP on a training announcement provided to all federally recognized tribes.

Grant applications can be e-mailed to: ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov

or mailed to: Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services - Indian Highway Safety Program 1001 Indian School Road NW, Suite 251 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104

Grant application and attachments can also be e-mailed to the following address: ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov

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Indian Highway Safety Grant Application Instructions

Complete all fields and do not leave any blank.

TRIBES INFORMATION:

Provide the Name of the Tribe, Tribal Leaders Name, Title, Mailing and Fedex Address, City State, and Zip Code. Tribes DUNS/Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and SAM’s Cage Code for the federally recognized tribe applying for grant funding.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Provide the First and Last Name, Job Title, Department, Phone and Fax Number, and E-Mail and Office Address of the applicant. Place a check next to the applicant’s title and the training session they would like to attend.

TRAFFIC DATA INFORMATION:

Place a check in the appropriate box regarding reporting crashes or other traffic data to the state.

TRIBAL STATUTES AND ENFORCEMENT STATISTICS

Placing a check in the “no” box to questions in this category does not disqualify the Tribe from receiving a grant. Check yes or no if the Tribe:

• has an impaired driving law
• has a seat belt law
• has a child seat belt law

PROBLEM STATEMENT:

Providing a problem statement is essential in determining if a Tribe will receive an Indian Highway Safety Grant. Provide data to support the statement. Identify the specific traffic related problems the Tribe is experiencing on the reservation. Applicant should provide a narrative of what they would like to gain from the training.

TRAVEL EXPENSES & REGISTRATION FEE ASSISTANCE:

Indicate the city and state training will take place along with the dates. Applicant must sign and date the application along with obtaining supervisory approval. Indirect Cost Rate Letter and approved Travel & Training Form is required with submission of this form.

TERMS CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Each condition MUST be initialed. Applications received without initials, signature, and date will not be considered for funding. Do not leave any field blank in the application. Authorizing official must sign and date the form prior to submission.

Questions and grant applications along with attachments can be e-mailed to: ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov

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Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services Indian Highway Safety Program

Indian Highway Safety Tribal Grant Application

TRIBES INFORMATION: Tribe Name: Tribal Leader Name: Title: Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: FedEx Address: City: State: Zip Code: DUNS: SAM UEI: SAM Cage Code:

APPLICANT INFORMATION: First Name: Last Name: Job Title: Department: Phone Number: Fax Number: E-Mail Address: Office Address: City: State: Zip Code:

Tribal Program Representing (check one below):

• Courts
• Traffic Safety Planning
• Law Enforcement
• Other:

Training Opportunities:

• BIA IHSP Grant Writing Training
• Lifesavers Conference
• Other Traffic Conference:

TRAFFIC DATA INFORMATION: In order to apply for a grant a data breakdown utilizing the most recent fiscal year data available for the reservation is required. Does the Tribe report crashes or other data to the state? Yes No

TRIBAL STATUTES AND ENFORCEMENT STATISTICS: Does the Tribe have a:

• impaired driving law? Yes No
• seat belt law? Yes No
• child safety seat law? Yes No

PROBLEM STATEMENT: Provide a narrative on the traffic issues the federally recognized tribe you work for is currently experiencing. Provide a narrative of the goal which you wish to achieve by attending training listed in this application.

TRAVEL EXPENSES & REGISTRATION FEE ASSISTANCE: (City, State of Training) Dates of Training Applicant Signature Date Supervisor Signature Date Supervisor's Name (Print) I certify the applicant has received approval, and is available to attend the (Course Name) if the grant is awarded. Does the Tribe have an approved Indirect Cost Rate letter? Yes No If yes, attach a copy of the Tribe’s approved Indirect Cost Rate letter.

Complete the attached Travel/Training form to reflect the requested budget for registration fees and travel expenses and submit it with this form by the deadline date in the BIA IHSP Training Announcement. Registration and travel expense reimbursements are based on actual travel costs, not to exceed the federal travel regulations rate for: I understand Travel will be reimbursed at the normal tribal rate not to exceed the federal travel regulations.

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Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services Indian Highway Safety Program

TERMS CONDITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Read and check to acknowledge each of the items listed. Applications received without checked boxes to acknowledge this section will be considered incomplete and will not be eligible for funding.

• Requests for reimbursements with required supporting travel documents, receipts, and trip report must be submitted to the BIA IHSP.
• Tribe understands the BIA IHSP is a REIMBURSABLE grant program.
• In order to comply with the provisions of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the required State Certifications and Assurances, the BIA IHSP will allocate funds on behalf of the Tribes to meet certain conditions and comply with all applicable rules and regulations for administering a traffic safety program.
• Approved Indirect Cost Rate Letter is attached. If not attached the application is incomplete.
• Tribes participating in the federal grant processes must comply with the Single Audit Act of 1984.

I, , do hereby state and affirm: I have authority to submit this application on behalf of the Tribal government named herein. I further understand and affirm: I have obtained all necessary approvals, and have discussed this application with the necessary and appropriate people.

Signature: Date: Name: Title:

E-mail completed and signed registration form and attachments to: ojs_indian_highway_safety@bia.gov

The BIA IHSP staff is available, Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST, to answer questions at (505)563-3764.

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TRAVEL & TRAINING AUTHORIZATION FORM REVISED 09/2019

Traveler: Title: Tribe: Project Number: Phone Number: E-MAIL Address:

TRAINING REQUEST Course Title: Start Date: End Date: Training Location: (City, State) Registration Fee: $ Travel required Yes No Which grant target(s) does this training relate to? #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Which grant strategies does this training apply to?

TRAVEL REQUEST Purpose: Start Date: End Date: Traveler/ Trainee’s Signature Date Chief of Police (PTS)/ Supervisor Signature (CPS) Date Chief of Police/ Supervisor Name (Print) BIA Indian Highway Safety Program Date Approved Disapproved Reason for Denial:

I certify travel:

• Yes No is outside a 50 mile radius of my duty station
• Yes No Daily exceeds 12 hours

Travel Expenses (Enter Estimated Costs Below) Airfare: $ Luggage Fees: $ Airport Parking: $ Lodging Taxes: $ Taxi Fare/Shuttle: $ POV Mileage: miles @ cents per mile = $ Mileage rates can be found at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/category/26429 Total Estimated Travel Costs: $

Lodging: Daily Tribal Rate: $ Daily Federal Rate: $ Total Request: $ Per Diem: Daily Tribal Rate: $ Daily Federal Rate: $ Total Request: $

Rental Car/ POV: Quote & comparison must be attached for Rental Car / POV I understand that this information is being submitted to support a claim against a federally funded grant program. False statements on this form may be prosecutable under 18 USC 1001. The information on this form is true, correct, and complete to the best of my knowledge and ability.

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Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: We are collecting this information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501) for the BIA Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) to fulfill the data obligations of 23 CFR 1300.11. Your response is voluntary and we will not share the results publicly. We may not conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. OMB has reviewed and approved this survey and assigned OMB Control Number 1076-0190.

Estimated Burden Statement: We estimate the application will take you 120 minutes to complete, including time to read instructions, gather information, and complete and submit the application. You may submit comments on any aspect of this information collection to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Regulatory Affairs & Collaborative Action—Indian Affairs (RACA), U.S. Department of the Interior, 1001 Indian School Road NW, Suite 229, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104.

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Indian Highway Safety Tribal Grants Flyer

Office of Justice Services Indian Highway Safety Tribal Grants

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Registration Information: Attendance for this session is contingent upon Lifesavers Conference registration.

Course Description: This session is highly recommended for federally recognized Tribes interested in applying for Law Enforcement, Occupant Protection, and/or Highway Safety Specialist grants for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). Participants will receive comprehensive guidance on federal regulations and grant application requirements, including:

• Completing the grant application
• Developing a problem identification statement
• Crafting effective strategies
• Compiling required traffic safety statistics
• Understanding submission deadlines and procedures

This session is designed to support Tribes in preparing competitive applications for Indian Highway Safety grants.

Eligibility: This grant opportunity is exclusively available to tribal employees who work for federally recognized tribes who engage in traffic safety-related work.

Funding Coverage: Grant awards will cover travel expenses and conference registration fees for tribal employees working in the field of traffic safety.

Important Dates:

• Grant applications will be available on Grants.gov January 6, 2026
• Application Deadline to apply for Lifesavers Conference Grant is March 10, 2026
• All other grant application deadlines are May 1 of the current fiscal year.

Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Numbers:

• BIA-IHSP-2026-001 – Indian Highway Safety Lifesavers Conference Grant
• BIA-IHSP-2026-002 – Indian Highway Safety Law Enforcement Grant
• BIA-IHSP-2026-003 – Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant

For more Information Contact: Davin Cheykaychi at (505)375-3818