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Safety Grants

The Illinois Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering (BSPE) is actively working to meet the goal of zero fatalities on Illinois roadways. In order to make this goal a reality, BSPE offers grant opportunities for funding to state and local agencies and qualified organizations. Due to the size, population, and high traffic volume on Illinois roadways, BSPE partners with state and local agencies and qualified organizations to make this goal a reality.

Enforcement of the traffic laws put into place to improve the safety of all roadway users on Illinois roadways is critical to eliminate traffic related fatalities and serious injuries. IDOT provides grants and works with its law enforcement safety stakeholders to ensure efforts are focused on priority emphasis areas and locations to have the greatest impact on safety. The various enforcement efforts and campaigns are tied to strategies identified in the Illinois SHSP. We do not specifically do enforcement….we support the ability of our safety stakeholders to do enforcement.

Enforcement Grants

IDOT's highway safety funds are made available annually through NHTSA. Highway Safety Program grants ("Section 402") are designed to help state agencies, counties and communities initiate programs to address traffic safety related problems and generally to promote traffic safety on our roadways.

Nominate individual survivors whose lives are saved by a seat belt, motorcycle helmet, or a car seat in a crash.

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Apply For Current Grant Opportunities

IMPORTANT: All applications are now processed through Amplifund. To apply, after reviewing the NOFO, please select the Apply button on the Grant link. Sign in to Amplifund using your GATA credentials. For guidance submitting applications in Amplifund, please refer to either the Non-Enforcement Application Guide or the STEP Application Guide.

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Federal FY26 Grant Funding Opportunities

GRANT: Local Agency Mini Grant Enforcement Program

NOFO: 26-0343-17
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: May 15, 2026 – September 8, 2026
Application Support Information:

Guidance Document

Federal FY27 Grant Funding Opportunities

GRANT: Local Agency Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)

NOFO: 27-0343-11

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Injury Prevention - General

NOFO: 27-0343-12

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention - General

NOFO: 27-0343-25

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program

NOFO: 27-0343-07

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Law Enforcement Liaison Program

NOFO: 27-0343-15

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Racial Profiling Program

NOFO: 27-0343-08

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Traffic Records Program

NOFO: 27-0343-09

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention TSRP Program

NOFO: 27-0343-16

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention DUI Court Program

NOFO: 27-0343-13

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Child Passenger Safety Resource Center (CPSRC) Program

NOFO: 27-0343-18

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention DRE Training Program

NOFO: 27-0343-19

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency e-Digital Alert Technology Program

NOFO: 27-0343-21

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Full Time DUI/DRE Officer Program

NOFO: 27-0343-22

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Judicial Outreach Liaison (JOL) Program

NOFO: 27-0343-23

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention Strike Force/Task Force Program

NOFO: 27-0343-24

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

GRANT: Local Agency State DRE Coordinator

NOFO: 27-0343-20

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Application Support Information:

Forms

Document	Name
BoBS 2832	Grantee Required Reporting
BSPE 02	Budget Request & Approval
BSPE 205	Mobilizations Data Collection
BSPE 206	ISP/Local/SOS Mobilization Data Collection
BSPE 500	STEP Claim for Reimbursement
BSPE 600	Highway Safety Claim (non-STEP)
BSPE 602	Out of State Travel Evaluation Report
BSPE 1001P	PIE Materials Order
GOMBGATU-4002	Periodic Financial Report (PFR)

Resources

Topic	Links
GATA	How To Create A Login Account Gata And Amplifund Stop Payment List Gata Basics Presentation PowerPoint Presentation GATA New User Guide Applicant Certifications and Assurances
BUDGET & FINANCE	Non Enforcement Sample Budget Ppt BSPE 500 How To Guide FFY24 Car Seat And CPS Training Cost Table Budget Basics 1 Digital Signature Creation Guidance BSPE 600 How To Guide Enforcement Budget Sample
REPORTING	GOMBGATU 4002 PFR Sample FY 25 BoBS 2832 Form Sample BSPE 205 Form Instructions
AMPLIFUND GUIDANCE	Amplifund Reporting Training IDOT Grantee Training 9.23.24 Introduction To Amplifund Post-Award 073023 Starter S Guide For Operating A Grant In 2023
PARTNER TOOLKIT	Partner Toolkit Instruction
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION	FFY25 Mini Enforcement Grantee Presentation (Youtube) GSA Rate & Per Diem Lookup Tool Per Diem & Lodging Travel Notice - Per Diem Reimbursement Rates, May 10, 2024 Travel Update – Mileage reimbursement Travel Update – Updated Preferred Hotel Listing County Population Model Map 2024-2026 Performance Measure Chart Countermeasures That Work Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR 200) Preferred Hotel Listing

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Phone: (217) 782-3568

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Email: DOT.TSgrants@illinois.gov

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Phone: (217) 785-5678

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Email: DOT.BSPE.EvalUnit@illinois.gov

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Springfield, IL 62764

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