Section 405(b) occupant protection grant (23 C.F.R. & 1300.21; 23 U.S.C. & 405(b)) - grant to support certain costs of state occupant protection programs consistent with 23 C.F.R. & 1300.21(f)

The State of Delaware Department of Safety & Homeland Security received a $105,600.33 Formula Grant award on October 1, 2023 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616). This grant funding will support Delaware's occupant protection programs consistent with federal regulations, including public education campaigns, law enforcement training, and implementation of evidence-based countermeasures to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the state. The grant provides resources over a 4-year performance period through September 30, 2027 to enhance Delaware's traffic safety information systems and deliver safety initiatives in partnership with organizations like the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council.

Section 405(b) funding is available to qualifying states that meet statutory requirements for a high or low seat belt use categories. These funds are apportioned using statutory apportionment formula. These funds are provided to the state and territorial highway safety offices based on an approved triennial highway safety plan that details problem identification, public participation and engagement, performance measures, countermeasure strategies for programming funds and an approved annual grant application that details planned projects using identified countermeasure strategies for programming funds to help reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes.