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BIA Indian Highway Safety Grants for Tribal Traffic Safety and Occupant Protection Programs

This opportunity invites federally recognized Native American tribal governments to apply for Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) grants supporting traffic safety and occupant protection programs. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) - Eligible Applicants: - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Products and Equipment: - Child passenger safety seats (car seats) for distribution and inspection at tribal events - Related equipment and supplies, including latch manuals, pool noodles, traffic cones, sandwich boards, portable canopies, car seat clinic signs, and brochures - Services and Activities: - Travel and training for tribal employees involved in traffic safety, including registration fees for child protection seat training and conference attendance - Grants for law enforcement, occupant protection, and highway safety specialists - Requirements and Notable Details: - Applicants must submit data-driven, measurable targets and performance measures (e.g., number of car seat clinics, seats distributed, training events) - Funding is performance-based, reimbursable, and does not require cost sharing or matching - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are specified; focus is on program implementation and measurable outcomes - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services Indian Highway Safety Program, Albuquerque, NM - Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD (for conference-related activities)

Description

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) is soliciting proposals for traffic safety programs and projects aimed at reducing traffic crashes, fatalities, and injuries within tribal communities. The grants are reimbursable and available exclusively to federally recognized tribes. The program focuses on child passenger safety seat programs and other occupant protection initiatives. Applicants must submit measurable targets and performance measures justified by data. The grant covers costs such as car seats, equipment, supplies, travel, and training related to traffic safety.

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