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Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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OpenLast verified: 2026-08-07

About This Grant

<p>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.</p>

Grant Summary

Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program is a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grant providing $500K to $20M for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2027-09-01 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

other

Eligibility

nonprofitsmall businessuniversitymunicipalitytribal governmenthealthcare orgschool district

How to Apply

Funding Range

$500K$20M

Deadline

2027-09-01

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration before the deadline.
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Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program?

Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program is offered by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program provide?

Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program provides between $500K and $20M per award from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program deadline?

Applications for Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program are due 2027-09-01 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program?

To apply for Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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