Section 402 state and community highway safety grant

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the State of Indiana a $7.3 million formula grant under the State and Community Highway Safety program (CFDA 20.600) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. The funding supports highway safety initiatives carried out by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, operating as the Indiana State Highway Safety Office, on behalf of the State. As outlined in the grant program description, the State Highway Safety Office administers the grant at the state level to support data-driven, performance-based programs designed to save lives and prevent injuries on roads and highways. Specific initiatives may include impaired driving countermeasures, occupant protection programs, and other activities to reduce traffic crashes, deaths and injuries resulting from impaired driving, speeding and failing to use seat belts.