Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program
Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.614 -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Discretionary Safety Grants and Cooperative Agreements
Description
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
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Contract Specialist
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA_ITSE_NOFO_8.3.2026.pdf | Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program NOFO | Aug 3, 2026 02:10 PM UTC |
| ITSE_Live_Webinar_Information.pdf | ITSE Live Webinar Information | Aug 3, 2026 02:12 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: September 1, 2027
Award
$20,000,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$500,000
Award Minimum
$20,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NHTSA-693JJ926R000024-FY26
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Innovation Traffic Safety
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
August 3, 2026
Archive date:
October 1, 2027
