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 Minnesota Department of Public Safety (MN DPS) Fiscal and Administrative Services Division received a $188,264.74 federal Formula Grant award under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This grant supports MN DPS in implementing statewide occupant protection programs consistent with federal regulations, such as public education campaigns, law enforcement training, and data system enhancements to help reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities in Minnesota. The grant provides funding for the performance period of October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2027. As the state government entity responsible for public safety and emergency response, MN DPS leverages this federal grant to coordinate efforts with local partners and deliver critical safety services across the state.

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.