Occupant Protection Incentive Grants
Active
- Assistance listing
- 20.602
- Agency
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
- Grant awards
- 72 $86,980,481 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Eligible applicants
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- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
- U.S. Territories and possessions
- Beneficiaries
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- State
- Local
- Treasury account
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- 69-8020-0-7-401
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awards grants under 20.602 Occupant Protection Incentive Grants (also known as Section 405 grants), with the most recent grant award dated April 23, 2009—over 17 years ago. This program is inactive and no recent grant opportunities have been posted; do not pursue.
The program funds state highway safety initiatives focused on occupant protection. Eligible states implement programs to reduce highway deaths and injuries from unrestrained or improperly restrained vehicle occupants. States must meet 4 out of 6 statutory criteria including adoption of statewide safety belt use laws, primary safety belt use enforcement, minimum fines or penalty points, statewide special traffic enforcement programs, child passenger protection education, and child passenger protection laws. Certifications from the Governor's Representative for Highway Safety were due by February 15 each fiscal year to the appropriate NHTSA Regional Administrator; the program required states to submit implementation plans describing funded programs after receiving NHTSA eligibility notification.
All 72 grants in the portfolio were Project Grants, exclusively funded by NHTSA at $87 million combined federal dollars obligated. The program peaked with 40 awards in 2007, dropped to 1 award in 2009, and has awarded nothing since. Representative recent grants include California ($9.159 million, April 2007), New York ($5.238 million, April 2007), Texas ($4.768 million, April 2007), and Florida ($4.540 million, April 2007), all Section 405 occupant protection incentive grants with September 2009 completion dates.
Earlier in the program's history, 31 motorcycle helmet and safety belt traffic safety incentive grants were awarded in July 2001, with awards ranging from $49 thousand to $1.905 million. Federal reimbursement occurred through voucher claims for incurred costs; states converted to Electronic Transfer of Funds. Recipients retained records for three years following final expenditure report submission and project completion.
Objective and description
- Objective
To encourage States to adopt effective programs to reduce highway deaths and injuries resulting from individuals riding unrestrained or improperly restrained in motor vehicles.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas, and the Virgin Islands.
- Beneficiary eligibility
State Highway Safety agencies.
- Credentials and documentation
A State submits certification and application that it meets eligibility requirements; after being informed by NHTSA that it is eligible for a grant, the State submits to the agency a plan that describes the programs the State will implement using the funds.
- Uses of assistance
Incentive grant funds are available to States to implement and enforce occupant protection programs, in compliance with established criteria.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
The Federal share is reimbursed on claims submitted in vouchers covering costs incurred. All participants have converted to the electronic transfer of funds method of payment. Funds placed in obligation are available until expended.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
NHTSA Regional Administrator coordinates qualification process with the Office of Injury Control Operations and Resources.
- Application procedure
Certifications, signed by the Governor's Representative for Highway Safety, are due no later than February 15 of each fiscal year to the appropriate NHTSA Regional Administrator. To apply for grant funds in a fiscal year, a State must submit the certification required by Federal Register, Vol. 7, No. 218, Monday, November 14, 2006, signed by the Governor's Representative for Highway Safety, to the appropriate NHTSA Regional Administrator.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
States must meet 4 out of 6 criteria established by statute and regulation including safety belt use law for all passengers, primary safety belt use law, minimum fine or penalty points, statewide special traffic enforcement programs, child passenger protection education program, and child passenger protection law.
- Award procedure
A State submits certification that it meets eligibility requirements. After being informed by NHTSA that it is eligible for a grant, the State submits to the agency a plan that describes the programs the State will implement using the funds. Federal share is reimbursed on claims submitted in vouchers covering costs incurred. All participants have converted to the Electronic Transfer of Funds method. Funds placed in obligation are available until expended. NHTSA notifies the Governor in a letter that the State has met the requirements for a Section 405 grant. The letter also describes the amount of the grant award.
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 72 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department Of Motor Vehicles New York State | $5,238,105 | 6% |
| 2 | Texas Department Of Transportation | $4,767,639 | 5% |
| 3 | State Of Florida Department Of Transportation | $4,540,119 | 5% |
| 4 | Illinois Department Of Transportation | $3,801,670 | 4% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania Department Of Transportation | $3,781,731 | 4% |
| 6 | State Of South Carolina | $3,173,913 | 4% |
| 7 | Department Of State Police Michigan | $3,106,390 | 4% |
| 8 | North Carolina Department Of Transportation | $2,530,566 | 3% |
8 of 41 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2009 | $24,741,394 |
| FY2008 | $24,364,903 |
| FY2007 | $25,553,184 |
| FY2001 | $12,321,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 20.602?
Assistance Listing 20.602 is Occupant Protection Incentive Grants, a federal grant program run by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Department of Transportation).
What is the CFDA number for Occupant Protection Incentive Grants?
Its CFDA number is 20.602: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 20.602 awarded?
72 grant awards under 20.602 have obligated $86,980,481 in federal funds to 41 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 20.602?
The recipients obligated the most under Occupant Protection Incentive Grants are Department Of Motor Vehicles New York State ($5,238,105), Texas Department Of Transportation ($4,767,639) and State Of Florida Department Of Transportation ($4,540,119).
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