Federal Grant Award Summary

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, operating as the Policy and Administration Division of the Judiciary Courts of the State of Indiana, received a Formula Grant award of $355,263.67 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616). The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029, supports State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements pursuant to Section 405(c) of 23 U.S.C. The funding enables Indiana to enhance the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, uniformity, accessibility, and integration of core highway safety databases consistent with federal regulations.

As the state administering agency, the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute will utilize these funds to implement data program improvements that support Indiana's Traffic Records Coordinating Committee (TRCC) and advance the state's approved Traffic Records Strategic Plan. The grant supports the development and enhancement of traffic safety information systems designed to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities across the state. Activities are guided by Indiana's Triennial Highway Safety Plan and Annual Grant Application, which detail problem identification, performance measures, and evidence-based countermeasure strategies aligned with national highway safety priorities.