Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program
Kelley C Severns Special Projects Manager has posted this science & technology grant for nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 28, 2026. It provides awards up to $2M.
Apply on Grants.govOpportunity description
he U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) is announcing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program. This three-year cooperative agreement is designed to address the critical public safety crisis in Tribal communities, as American Indian and Alaska Native populations experience traffic fatality rates more than twice the national average.
The primary objective of this program is to research, identify innovations, and develop a next-generation Tribal Transportation Strategic Safety Plan. The selected applicant will develop a comprehensive toolbox of training, analysis tools specifically geared toward decision making when historical crash data is not readily available, and risk-based safety planning guidelines. The project will culminate in a pilot program with at least one Federally recognized Tribal community that has a high traffic fatality rate, and will include the implementation of a temporary, low-cost safety infrastructure demonstration project.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Qualified institutions of higher education with a team of one or more entities from academia, Tribal communities and leaders, Tribal, local and state agency transportation practitioners, and non-profit or for-profit organizations. Eligible applicants and their teams should have demonstrable knowledge and experience pertaining to Tribal traffic safety research, assessment, and mitigation, and demonstrated relationships with Tribal leaders.
Funding
Agency contact
Kelley C Severns Special Projects Manager
Kelley Severns Special Projects Manager Phone 202-934-2655
kelley.severns@dot.govWhere to apply
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