The Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded a $1.779 million Formula Grant to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commision Department of Public Safety under the Alcohol Open Container Requirements federal grant program (CFDA 20.607). The funding supports countermeasures to reduce alcohol-impaired driving in Louisiana from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. Specifically, sub-awards were provided to conduct community outreach programs, a DWI court program, and overtime traffic enforcement efforts targeting impaired driving and seat belt safety. Sub-awardees include La VOZ De La Comunidad LLC, the 14th Judicial District Attorneys Office, Umoja Inc., the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, the City of Thibodaux Police Department, and the East Baton Rouge Parish. The grant aims to encourage compliance with the state's open container law through these education and enforcement activities.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.8m | 5/16/22 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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20241044S | La VOZ De La Comunidad LLC | Formula Grant 69A37522300001540LAA | $52.0k | 10/1/23 | |
20241021S | 14Th Judicial District Attorneys Office | Formula Grant 69A37522300001540LAA | $100.0k | 10/1/23 | |
20233055S | City Of Thibodaux | Formula Grant 69A37522300001540LAA | $95.0k | 10/1/22 | |
20233037S | Sheriff-Jefferson Parish | Formula Grant 69A37522300001540LAA | $100.0k | 10/1/22 | |
20231030S | Baton Rouge City Of Office Of The Treasurer | Formula Grant 69A37522300001540LAA | $89.5k | 10/1/22 |