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Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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

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Key funding details

Funding
Estimated total program funding: $20,000,000
Deadline
September 2, 2027
Status
OPEN
Category
Justice & Public Safety
More dates and verification details
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August 3, 2026
Directory link check
October 27, 2026

About this opportunity

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…

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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.

Eligibility & applicants

Check the full official notice for final eligibility, geographic restrictions and required registrations.

State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsPublic and state-controlled institutions of higher educationFederally recognized tribal governments
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Recorded eligibility

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…

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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.

More applicant types and research focus areas

Other applicant types: Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher-education institutions, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status other than higher-education institutions, Private institutions of higher education, Other eligible applicants

How to apply

Review eligibility, read the latest official notice, prepare documents and submit directly through the funder.

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Recorded notice evidence

What to verify for Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program

Applicant evidence

  • Applicant type: State governments
  • Applicant type: County governments
  • Applicant type: City or township governments
  • Applicant type: Special district governments
  • Applicant type: Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
  • Applicant type: Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Applicant type: Native American tribal organizations
  • Applicant type: 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher-education institutions

Opportunity boundaries

  • Recorded funding: Estimated total program funding: $20,000,000
  • Recorded deadline: September 2, 2027; confirm the closing time.
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Application checklist

How to evaluate and apply for Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program

Use this record for discovery, then connect every requirement and date to the current official notice and its amendments.

Recorded applicant fit

State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Federally recognized tribal governments

Recorded geography

No structured geographic scope is recorded.

Recorded deadline

September 2, 2027 — confirm the closing time.

Eligibility summary: 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.
1Confirm fitMatch entity type, location, project scope, exclusions and cost share.
2Read the noticeCollect amendments, budget rules, attachments and portal instructions.
3Plan timingRecord the funder’s time zone, registrations and internal review dates.
4Submit officiallyUse the funder’s route and save the submission confirmation.

Official sources

Directory link check: October 27, 2026. Always recheck the live notice before relying on it.

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