Federal Grant Opportunity: NHTSA Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Program
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a new discretionary grant program supporting innovative traffic safety enforcement projects. Applications are accepted through September 1, 2027.
What it funds: Enforcement programs designed to reduce motor vehicle crashes caused by risky driving behaviors, with an emphasis on approaches that can be repeated and scaled by law enforcement agencies elsewhere in the country.
Funding: Approximately $20 million total, with about 10 awards anticipated. The minimum award is $500,000. No local match is required.
Who can apply: Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, which includes county law enforcement agencies. Counties should review the eligibility section of the notice of funding opportunity for any additional limits before investing time in an application.