Opportunity Information: Apply for BIA IHSP 2019 0004
The Indian Highway Safety Lifesavers Conference Grant (Funding Opportunity Number: BIA IHSP 2019 0004) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, specifically the Office of Justice Services and its Indian Highway Safety Program. The purpose of the program is to support practical, on-the-ground traffic safety efforts in Indian Country that are aimed at lowering the number of traffic crashes and reducing the resulting fatalities, injuries, and property damage. In other words, it is designed to help tribes strengthen prevention, enforcement, education, and other safety initiatives that can measurably improve roadway outcomes for their communities.
This opportunity falls under the transportation funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 20.600. The funding instrument is a grant, and awards are structured as reimbursable grants, meaning participating tribes generally incur allowable project costs first and then seek reimbursement in accordance with the grant terms and applicable federal requirements. The eligible applicants are Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized, reflecting the program focus on directly supporting tribal-led approaches to traffic safety challenges.
The opportunity was created on February 6, 2019, with an original application closing date of March 1, 2019. The listing indicated an expectation of around 50 awards. The posted award ceiling is shown as 0, which typically signals that a single fixed maximum award amount was not specified in the summary data and that award sizes may depend on available funding, the scope of proposed activities, and program priorities at the time of selection. Overall, the grant is meant to help tribes plan and carry out targeted highway safety programs and projects that prevent crashes and save lives, with the BIA IHSP serving as the federal program office overseeing the solicitation and implementation.Apply for BIA IHSP 2019 0004
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Indian Highway Safety Lifesavers Conference Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.600.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 06, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 01, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Indian Highway Safety Lifesavers Conference Grant (BIA IHSP 2019 0004) - FAQs
What is the Indian Highway Safety Lifesavers Conference Grant?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services, Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP). The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number (FON) BIA IHSP 2019 0004.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support practical, on-the-ground traffic safety efforts in Indian Country that aim to lower the number of traffic crashes and reduce fatalities, injuries, and property damage. It is intended to help tribes strengthen prevention, enforcement, education, and other safety initiatives that can measurably improve roadway outcomes.
Which federal agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), specifically within the Office of Justice Services and its Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP).
What types of activities does the program support?
Based on the description provided, supported activities include targeted traffic safety efforts such as prevention initiatives, enforcement activities, educational efforts, and other safety initiatives designed to reduce crashes and improve roadway outcomes in tribal communities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The program focus is on supporting tribal-led approaches to traffic safety challenges in Indian Country.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity, meaning awards are made competitively or at agency discretion based on the solicitation and program priorities.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How are grant funds paid out (advance vs. reimbursement)?
Awards are structured as reimbursable grants. This generally means tribes incur allowable project costs first and then request reimbursement according to the grant terms and applicable federal requirements.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the transportation funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.600.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 6, 2019.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was March 1, 2019.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicated an expectation of around 50 awards.
Is there a maximum (ceiling) award amount listed?
The posted award ceiling is shown as 0. In summary listings, that typically indicates a single fixed maximum award amount was not specified in the available summary data. Award sizes may depend on available funding, the scope of proposed activities, and program priorities at the time of selection.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The program aims to reduce traffic crashes and lessen the resulting fatalities, injuries, and property damage in Indian Country by supporting safety programs and projects that prevent crashes and save lives.
Who oversees the solicitation and implementation?
The BIA Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) serves as the federal program office overseeing the solicitation and implementation.
Does the description specify exact project cost rules or allowable cost categories?
The provided information does not list detailed allowable cost categories or specific cost rules. It does state that the award is reimbursable and that reimbursement is subject to the grant terms and applicable federal requirements.
Does the summary provide details on matching requirements?
No matching requirements are stated in the information provided.
Does the summary include evaluation or reporting requirements?
The information provided does not specify evaluation criteria or reporting requirements, beyond emphasizing that supported initiatives should measurably improve roadway outcomes.
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