Section 405(b) occupant protection grant

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet received a $648,627.92 formula grant award from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under the National Priority Safety Programs CFDA 20.616. The award period is from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025.

The grant funding will support the Cabinet's efforts to address national highway safety priorities related to occupant protection through the State's occupant protection program. As a formula grant, the funding is designed to encourage states to address priority safety areas identified by Congress, including initiatives focused on improving occupant protection rates and developing effective occupant protection countermeasures. The Cabinet will deliver services and programs aimed at reducing highway injuries and fatalities through increased seat belt usage and other occupant protection measures over the four year grant period.