Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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.

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)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Others

Contact

Primary Contact: Anoko Zankli <br/>Email: Anoko.Zankli.Ctr@dot.gov <br/>Secondary Contact: Gregory Benjamin, II. <br/>Email: Gregory.Benjamin@dot.gov
anoko.zankli.ctr@dot.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedAug 3, 2026
  • ClosesSep 1, 2027
  • Award floor$300,000
  • Award ceiling$20,000,000
  • Program funding$20,000,000
  • Expected awards10
  • CFDA20.614
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