BIA-IHSP-2026-003: Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Indian Affairs notices from 2026.
Bureau of Indian Affairs offered grants of up to $90,000 (at least $500) to tribes. Applications closed on May 1, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 31, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$90,000
- Award floor$500
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIA-IHSP-2025-002 | January 6, 2025 | Closed May 1, 2025 | Closed |
| BIA-IHSP-2024-002 | January 11, 2023 | Closed May 1, 2024 | Closed |
| BIA-IHSP-2022-0002 | January 27, 2022 | Closed May 2, 2022 | Closed |
| BIA-IHSP-2021-0002 | February 10, 2021 | Closed May 3, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 2, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past State and Community Highway Safety awards averaged $3.7 million; this notice allows up to $90,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (98% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) is soliciting proposals for traffic safety programs and projects aimed at reducing traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries within tribal communities. Indian Highway Safety Grants are reimbursable and available exclusively to federally recognized tribes.
Who has won State and Community Highway Safety grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, State and Community Highway Safety (20.600) awarded $2.0 billion across 551 grant awards, an average of $3.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Office of Traffic Safety | California | 12 | $217 million |
| Texas Department of Transportation | Texas | 9 | $146 million |
| State of Florida Department of Transportation | Florida | 9 | $95.6 million |
| Department of Motor Vehicles New York State | New York | 9 | $90.6 million |
| Virginia Department Motor Vehicles | Virginia | 10 | $66.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is BIA-IHSP-2026-003 still open?
No. It closed on May 1, 2026.
Who can apply for Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant?
Bureau of Indian Affairs accepted applications from tribes.
What is the deadline for Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant?
Closed May 1, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $90,000 each.
Who has won State and Community Highway Safety grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were California Office of Traffic Safety, Texas Department of Transportation, State of Florida Department of Transportation. The program made 551 awards worth $2.0 billion in that time.