The Kansas Department of Transportation announced on April 9 that it is accepting applications for the Behavioral Safety grant program for federal fiscal year 2027.
According to the department, KDOT receives National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grant funds to support education, enforcement, and emergency response efforts across Kansas. The funds are designated for non-infrastructure safety projects aimed at reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries.
“This program gives local organizations the opportunity to address traffic safety issues affecting all road users,” said Gary Herman, KDOT Behavioral Safety Manager.
A webinar is scheduled at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 13 to answer questions and assist groups in submitting a grant application. Registration information is available on the webinar website. All applicants must identify and demonstrate the need for traffic safety funds in their communities. Eligible applicants include local and state government entities, law enforcement agencies, schools, universities, public health agencies, community coalitions, first responder agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Grants will be awarded for the federal fiscal year running from October 1 to September 30 to address identified traffic safety initiatives. Applications close May 15. Enforcement-related projects should be submitted through the Special Traffic Enforcement Program grant application process between May 1 and June 30. Funding areas include seat belts and child restraints, impaired driving, distracted driving, post-crash care and roadside safety, speeding and aggressive driving, teen drivers, pedestrian and bicycle safety, motorcycle safety, and older drivers.
Additional resources such as sample applications, problem identification tips, budget templates, allowable cost guidelines, and access to crash data are available on KDOT’s website. More information can be found in the organization’s press release.
