# Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/nhtsa-693jj926r000024-fy26-innovative-traffic-safety-enforcement-itse-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363446

> National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is offering grants of up to $20.0 million (at least $300,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 10 awards worth $20.0 million in total. Applications close on September 1, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NHTSA-693JJ926R000024-FY26 |
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | September 1, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $20.0 million |
| Award floor | $300,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $20.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 20.614 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program?

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program?

Closes September 1, 2027 (305 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $20.0 million each. About $20.0 million in total across about 10 awards.