The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the State of Nebraska $476,909.51 under the National Priority Safety Programs formula grant (CFDA 20.616) on October 1, 2025, to support occupant protection programs through Section 405(b) funding.
The award funds state occupant protection initiatives, including countermeasure strategies and projects designed to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Eligibility and funding are determined by the state's seat belt use category (high or low), with funds apportioned using statutory formula. The State of Nebraska receives the funding through its highway safety office and implements projects identified in its approved triennial highway safety plan and annual grant application that address occupant protection priorities.
Performance of work occurs in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. The assistance is structured as a formula grant, with federal reimbursement provided on claims submitted in vouchers for incurred costs. The state must retain project records, contracts, financial documents, and supporting materials for three years following submission of a final expenditure report.