Opportunity Information: Apply for BIA IHSP 2018 0004
The Indian Highway Safety Lifesavers Conference Grant is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), specifically under the Office of Justice Services (OJS) and its Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP). Its overall purpose is to support traffic safety programs and projects in tribal communities that are intended to reduce roadway crashes, fatalities, injuries, and property damage. In practice, the grant is meant to help federally recognized tribes strengthen or expand efforts that directly improve highway safety outcomes for their populations.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number BIA IHSP 2018 0004 and is categorized as a grant (as opposed to a contract or cooperative agreement). It falls within the transportation activity area and is associated with CFDA number 20.600. Only federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible to apply, reflecting the program's focus on tribal roadway safety needs and community-driven solutions.
The grant is structured as a reimbursable funding program, meaning recipients generally pay for approved project costs first and then request reimbursement in line with the grant terms and documentation requirements. The posting indicates an expected 50 awards, suggesting the program anticipates supporting a relatively broad group of tribal applicants rather than only a few large projects. The listed award ceiling is shown as 0, which typically signals that a specific maximum amount was not stated in the summarized listing, or that award amounts may vary based on available funding, project scope, and program priorities.
Key timing details in the source information include a creation date of February 6, 2019, and an original closing date of March 1, 2019. Taken together, the opportunity reflects BIA OJS IHSP's ongoing effort to provide tribes with resources to plan and implement traffic safety initiatives that measurably reduce harm on tribal roads and in tribal communities.Apply for BIA IHSP 2018 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 2018 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). It is administered under the Office of Justice Services (OJS) and its Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP).
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The overall purpose is to support traffic safety programs and projects in tribal communities that are intended to reduce roadway crashes, fatalities, injuries, and property damage.
What kinds of outcomes is the program trying to improve?
The opportunity is focused on highway safety outcomes in tribal communities, specifically reducing crashes and the resulting fatalities, injuries, and property damage.
Who is offering and administering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Department of the Interior via the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). It is tied to BIA's Office of Justice Services (OJS) and the Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is BIA IHSP 2018 0004.
What type of award is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is categorized as a grant.
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
It falls within the transportation activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 20.600.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible to apply.
Are non-tribal entities eligible to apply?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and no other applicant types are listed as eligible.
How is the funding paid out (upfront or reimbursement)?
The grant is described as a reimbursable funding program. Recipients generally pay for approved project costs first and then request reimbursement in accordance with the grant terms and required documentation.
What does "reimbursable" mean for a tribal applicant?
It means project expenses are typically incurred by the recipient first for approved costs, and then the recipient submits requests to be reimbursed under the award conditions and documentation requirements.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The posting indicates an expected 50 awards.
Is there a maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is shown as 0, which typically indicates that a specific maximum amount was not stated in the summarized listing, or that award amounts may vary based on available funding, project scope, and program priorities.
Does an award ceiling of 0 mean no funding is available?
No. In summarized listings, an award ceiling shown as 0 commonly signals that the maximum dollar amount was not specified in the summary (or that amounts vary), rather than indicating that funding is not available.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The source information lists a creation date of February 6, 2019.
What was the original closing date for the opportunity?
The original closing date listed is March 1, 2019.
What is the broader program context for this opportunity?
This opportunity reflects BIA OJS IHSP's effort to provide tribes with resources to plan and implement traffic safety initiatives intended to measurably reduce harm on tribal roads and in tribal communities.
Is this opportunity intended for planning, implementation, or both?
Based on the description provided, the funding supports tribes in strengthening or expanding efforts that directly improve highway safety outcomes, including resources to plan and implement traffic safety initiatives.
What does the grant aim to help tribes do?
It is meant to help federally recognized tribes strengthen or expand efforts that directly improve highway safety outcomes for their populations.
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