Open · TRIBALSAFETY-OSTR24 · CFDA 20.909 · Discretionary

Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by 69A355 Research and Technology, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$2M-$2M
Award range
Open
Status
17d
Days left
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program is an open discretionary opportunity from 69A355 Research and Technology, offering $2,000,000 -- $2,000,000 across 1 expected award. Applications close in 17 days.

$2M-$2M
award range
Open
17 days left
1
expected award
20.909
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program - is cataloged under number TRIBALSAFETY-OSTR24 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.909, posted by 69A355 Research and Technology. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 30, 2026 and last updated on July 23, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $2,000,000 -- $2,000,000. The agency has projected $2.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $2.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.0 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on August 28, 2026 - roughly 17 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$2,000,000 -- $2,000,000

Close Date

August 28, 2026

Posted

June 30, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$2,000,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

he U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) is announcing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program. This three-year cooperative agreement is designed to address the critical public safety crisis in Tribal communities, as American Indian and Alaska Native populations experience traffic fatality rates more than twice the national average.The primary objective of this program is to research, identify innovations, and develop a next-generation Tribal Transportation Strategic Safety Plan. The selected applicant will develop a comprehensive toolbox of training, analysis tools specifically geared toward decision making when historical crash data is not readily available, and risk-based safety planning guidelines. The project will culminate in a pilot program with at least one Federally recognized Tribal community that has a high traffic fatality rate, and will include the implementation of a temporary, low-cost safety infrastructure demonstration project.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Kelley Severns Special Projects Manager Phone 202-934-2655

Key Dates

Posted June 30, 2026
Close Date August 28, 2026
Archive Date September 27, 2026
Last Updated July 23, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Tribal Transportation Safety Strategy Pilot Program", offered by 69A355 Research and Technology. It is associated with CFDA program 20.909. he U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) is announcing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Tribal Transportation Safety S...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 28, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $2,000,000 -- $2,000,000. Total estimated funding: $2,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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