FHWA-TTPSF-2021: FY21 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF)
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 DOT Federal Highway Administration notices from 2021.
DOT Federal Highway Administration offered grants of up to $10.1 million (at least $1) to tribes. It expected to make about 90 awards worth $10.1 million in total. Applications closed on September 9, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 8, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.1 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$10.1 million
- Expected awards90
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 8, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 9, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 31, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Highway Planning and Construction awards averaged $1.5 million; this notice allows up to $10.1 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Tribal Transportation Program Safety Funds (TTPSF) has been published. This notice announces the availability of approximately $10.1 million for projects in four categories: safety plans; data assessment, improvement, and analysis activities; systemic roadway departure countermeasures; and infrastructure improvement and other eligible activities as listed in 23 U.S.C.148(a)(4). The goal of these projects is to reduce fatalities and serious injuries from transportation incidents, such as motor vehicle crashes. For complete instructions on preparing and submitting an application for TTPSF, please download the application, application information, systemic roadway departure risk assessment form (if applicable) and NOFO at https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-tribal/safety/funds. Applications will NOT be submitted on Grants.gov. Instead, please use the "apply now" button on the program web page.
Who has won Highway Planning and Construction grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Highway Planning and Construction (20.205) awarded $304 billion across 202,903 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Department of Transportation | Texas | 8,117 | $27 billion |
| Department of Transportation California | California | 7,119 | $27 billion |
| State of Florida Department of Transportation | Florida | 10,242 | $14 billion |
| Pennsylvania Department of Transportation | Pennsylvania | 6,723 | $13 billion |
| Department of Transportation New York | New York | 7,286 | $12 billion |
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 FHWA-TTPSF-2021 still open?
No. It closed on September 9, 2021.
Who can apply for FY21 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF)?
DOT Federal Highway Administration accepted applications from tribes.
What is the deadline for FY21 Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF)?
Closed September 9, 2021. 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 $10.1 million each. About $10.1 million in total across about 90 awards.
Who has won Highway Planning and Construction grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas Department of Transportation, Department of Transportation California, State of Florida Department of Transportation. The program made 202,903 awards worth $304 billion in that time.