Up to $25 Million Forecasted for Transportation Safety Funds for Tribes in 2026
Tribal Transportation Program Safety Fund (TTPSF)
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration sets aside funds to address transportation safety issues identified by federally recognized tribes through a competitive, discretionary program. Projects are chosen whose outcomes will reduce fatal and serious injuries in transportation related incidents, such as motor vehicle crashes.
Additional Resources:
Click to access TTP Safety Fund FAQ
View to access 2013-2024 TTPSF Grant Awards History
Overview
Transportation fatalities and injuries severely impact the quality of life in Indian country. Each year under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), as enacted by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58), 4% of the available TTP funds are set aside to address transportation safety issues identified by federally recognized Indian tribes through a competitive, discretionary program. Projects are chosen whose outcomes will reduce fatal and serious injuries in transportation related incidents, such as motor vehicle crashes.
FHWA advocates the development of strategic transportation safety plans as a means for tribes to determine how transportation safety needs will be addressed in and around tribal communities. See additional information on developing transportation safety plans.
Eligibility Entities and Funding
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
2026 Estimated Total Program Funding: $25,118,400
2026 Award Ceiling: $25,118,400
2026 Award Floor: $1
Dates
The 2026 version of this program is a forecasted opportunity.
Estimated Post Date: Oct 01, 2025
Estimated Application Due Date: Jan 15, 2026
Estimated Award Date: Jun 15, 2026
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects described in section 148(a)(4) are strategies, activities, and projects on a public road that are consistent with a transportation safety plan and that (i) correct or improve a hazardous road location or feature, or (ii) address a highway safety problem. TTPSF emphasizes the development of strategic transportation safety plans using a data-driven process as a means for Tribes to identify transportation safety needs and determine how those needs will be addressed in Tribal communities. FHWA has identified four eligibility categories: transportation safety plans; data assessment, improvement, and analysis activities; systemic roadway departure countermeasures; and infrastructure improvements and other eligible activities as listed in 23 U.S.C. § 148(a)(4).
Contact
Adam Larsen
Safety Engineer & Safety Program Manager
Email: TTPSF@dot.gov
Phone: 360-619-2601