Opportunity Information: Apply for BIA IHSP 2019 0006
The Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), through the Office of Justice Services (OJS) and its Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP). Its purpose is to support traffic safety programs and projects in Indian Country that are specifically aimed at reducing the number of traffic crashes and the resulting deaths, injuries, and property damage. The focus on "occupant protection" typically points toward efforts that increase the proper use of seat belts and child safety seats, along with related education, enforcement, and community-based safety initiatives intended to keep vehicle occupants safer when crashes occur.
This funding opportunity is available only to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Awards are provided as grants under the transportation funding activity category and are tied to CFDA number 20.600. A key operational detail is that these are reimbursable grants, meaning tribes generally pay for approved project costs first and then request reimbursement according to the grant terms and required documentation. The opportunity was posted with the funding opportunity number BIA IHSP 2019 0006, created on February 6, 2019, and had an original closing date of May 1, 2019.
The program broadly invites proposals that implement practical, on-the-ground traffic safety work. In plain terms, BIA IHSP is looking for projects that can credibly prevent crashes and reduce harm, whether through strengthening safety policies, improving compliance with occupant protection laws, running targeted public information campaigns, supporting law enforcement or community safety operations tied to occupant safety, or other evidence-based strategies that address the causes and consequences of unrestrained or improperly restrained vehicle occupants. While the listing does not specify an award ceiling (shown as 0) or the number of expected awards, the intent is clear: fund tribal traffic safety initiatives that measurably improve roadway safety outcomes for tribal communities.Apply for BIA IHSP 2019 0006
- The Bureau of Indian Affairs in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-02-06.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-05-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant (BIA IHSP) - FAQs
What is the Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), through the Office of Justice Services (OJS) and its Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP). The grant supports traffic safety programs and projects in Indian Country, with a specific emphasis on occupant protection.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to reduce traffic crashes and the resulting deaths, injuries, and property damage in Indian Country by supporting practical traffic safety work that improves occupant safety.
What does "occupant protection" mean in this grant context?
"Occupant protection" generally refers to efforts that increase proper use of seat belts and child safety seats, along with related education, enforcement, and community-based safety initiatives designed to keep vehicle occupants safer when crashes occur.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
This funding opportunity is available only to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Is this a competitive or formula-based program?
It is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity, meaning funding is awarded based on submitted proposals rather than being automatically distributed by formula.
Which federal agency and offices administer this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), administered through the Office of Justice Services (OJS) and its Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP).
What types of projects does BIA IHSP want to fund under this opportunity?
The opportunity invites proposals that implement practical, on-the-ground traffic safety work aimed at preventing crashes and reducing harm. Examples mentioned include efforts to strengthen safety policies, improve compliance with occupant protection laws, run targeted public information campaigns, and support law enforcement or community safety operations tied to occupant safety.
Are education and public awareness activities allowed?
Yes. The description highlights education and targeted public information campaigns related to seat belt use, child safety seats, and broader occupant safety initiatives.
Can the grant support enforcement-related occupant protection work?
Yes. The listing notes that proposals may support law enforcement or community safety operations tied to occupant safety, as part of strategies to improve compliance with occupant protection laws.
Does the opportunity emphasize evidence-based strategies?
Yes. The program description references "evidence-based strategies" that address the causes and consequences of unrestrained or improperly restrained vehicle occupants.
What outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The stated intent is to fund tribal traffic safety initiatives that measurably improve roadway safety outcomes, including fewer crashes and reductions in deaths, injuries, and property damage.
What type of funding mechanism is used for awards?
Awards are provided as grants.
Are these grants reimbursable or paid in advance?
They are reimbursable grants. Tribes generally pay for approved project costs first and then request reimbursement according to the grant terms and required documentation.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The awards are listed under the transportation funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA number 20.600.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BIA IHSP 2019 0006.
When was this opportunity created and posted?
The opportunity was created on February 6, 2019.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was May 1, 2019.
Is an award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The listing does not specify an award ceiling; it is shown as 0.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The listing does not specify the number of expected awards.
Where must the funded work take place?
The purpose statement specifies support for traffic safety programs and projects in Indian Country.
What kinds of safety topics are most directly aligned with this grant?
The central focus is occupant protection, especially proper seat belt use and correct use of child safety seats, plus related outreach, enforcement, and community-based safety initiatives.
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