Open · NHTSA-693JJ926R000024-FY26 · CFDA 20.614 · Discretionary

Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$500K-$20M
Award range
Open
Status
385d
Days left
10
Expected awards

The verdict

Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program is an open discretionary opportunity from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, offering $500,000 -- $20,000,000 across 10 expected awards. Applications close in 385 days.

$500K-$20M
award range
Open
385 days left
10
expected awards
20.614
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program - is cataloged under number NHTSA-693JJ926R000024-FY26 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 20.614, posted by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on August 3, 2026 and last updated on August 7, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $500,000 -- $20,000,000. The agency has projected $20.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $20.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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 September 1, 2027 - roughly 385 days from today. 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

$500,000 -- $20,000,000

Close Date

September 1, 2027

Posted

August 3, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$20,000,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

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

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. 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

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 20.614

National Priority Safety Programs

U.S. Department of Transportation

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Agency Contact

Primary Contact: Anoko Zankli Email: Anoko.Zankli.Ctr@dot.gov Secondary Contact: Gregory Benjamin, II. Email: Gregory.Benjamin@dot.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 3, 2026
Close Date September 1, 2027
Archive Date October 1, 2027
Last Updated August 7, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Innovative Traffic Safety Enforcement (ITSE) Grant Program", offered by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 20.614. 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 ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 1, 2027.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $500,000 -- $20,000,000. Total estimated funding: $20,000,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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