Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program

DOT-NHTSA Posted NHTSA-693JJ926R000024-FY26

Description

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 risky driving behaviors; and 2) ensure the traffic safety enforcement programs are repeatable and scalable for use by law enforcement throughout the United States. In addition to those goals, the Department seeks to fund projects that advance the priorities of this Administration as described in DOT’s mission statement and across executive orders.

Eligibility

Applicants eligible for an award include a State or local agency, authority, association, educational institution, or nonprofit organization that demonstrates that it has organizational capacity and experience to carry out the responsibilities of administering, coordinating, and implementing the activities of this NOFO, as explained in Section III ‘Program Description’, and based upon the documentation submitted by the applicant as required in Section IV ‘Application Contents and Format’. Only organizations capable of fulfilling the criteria listed within this NOFO will be considered for an award.
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$300,000.00
Award Ceiling
$20,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$20,000,000.00
Expected Awards
10
Key Dates
Posted
August 3, 2026
Closes
September 1, 2027 351d
Archive Date
October 1, 2027
Agency Information
Agency Name
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Agency Code
DOT-NHTSA
Funding Instrument
Other