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MINI-GRANTS

Mini-grant applications are available from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety for the items listed below. The mini-grants are applications, which must be approved by the NOHS prior to the applicant making any expenditure. The mini-grants are typically for the purchase of a specific item, or a short term (not longer than 30 days) activity. The following explains the mini-grants available and provides the option to download each specific mini-grant application form. After downloading and completing the mini-grant application form it may be mailed or faxed to the NOHS for approval.

Prior to completing a mini-grant contract every state, county, community, law enforcement agency, organization, etc. eligible to apply and receive federal funding must read and comply with the guidelines of the Policies, Procedures, and Grant Contract Application document.
Click to download the “Policies, Procedures, and Grant Contract Application”.

Mini-Grant Contract Application and Awards must be submitted for approval a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of the activity.

NOHS also has available a "Special Traffic Safety Equipment Mini-Grant Contract Application." Agencies are required to submit a letter to NOHS requesting the "special" equipment.

  • Preliminary Breath Testers (PBT)
  • Radars
  • In-Car Cameras
  • Selective Overtime Enforcement
  • Underage Alcohol Related Selective Overtime Enforcement
  • Public Information and Education
  • Trainings and Workshops
  • Fiscal Year 2008 Priority Counties>
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    PRELIMINARY BREATH TESTERS (PBT)

    Funding assistance for PBTs is available to any law enforcement agency in the State. The units are funded 100% by the NOHS with a limit of six (6) units per agency annually.
    Click here to download PBT Mini-Grant Application.

    Order Form Breath Alcohol Supplies - Supplies for preliminary and evidentiary alcohol breath testing instruments (mouthpieces and evidentiary cards)
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    RADARS

    Funding assistance for radar units is available to law enforcement agencies in the priority counties (see below). The units are funded at 75% per unit, up to a maximum of $900.00 per unit. There is a limit of two (2) units per agency annually.
    To view radar units currently on state contract, click here and go to the “Category” drop down menu, scroll down to “Police Equipment & Supplies” and click on “Submit Query”. All speed measuring device contracts are listed. Click on the contract number to see the specific units for each vendor. Click here to download Radar Mini-Grant Application.

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    IN-CAR CAMERAS

    Funding assistance for in-car cameras is available to any law enforcement agency in the State. The digital in-car cameras are funded at either 75% of the cost of the unit, or $3,500.00 per unit, whichever is the lower cost. There is a limit of 6 (six) in-car cameras that can be funded annually.

    Click here to download In-Car Camera Digital Mini-Grant Application.

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    SELECTIVE OVERTIME ENFORCEMENT

    Funding assistance for selective overtime enforcement is available to law enforcement agencies in the priority counties (see below). The selective overtime activity may be conducted in one of three emphasis areas: Speed, Alcohol or General Traffic. Overtime salaries and mileage are eligible for reimbursement. Applications must be submitted for approval a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of activity.

    Click here to download Selective Overtime Enforcement Mini-Grant Application.

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    UNDERAGE ALCOHOL RELATED SELECTIVE OVERTIME ENFORCEMENT

    Funding assistance for “underage” alcohol related selective overtime enforcement is available to law enforcement agencies. Eligible activities funding assistance may include: Compliance Checks, Adult Procurement Initiatives, Adult Education/Program Presentations, Selective Overtime Enforcement, and Party Patrols. Click here for additional information on funding assistance. Overtime salaries and mileage are eligible for reimbursement. Applications must be submitted for approval a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of activity.

    Click here to download Selective Overtime Enforcement Mini-Grant Application.

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    PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION

    Funding assistance for projects that educate the public about traffic safety issues is available to agencies in the priority counties (see below). Activities should focus on one of emphasis areas: Alcohol, Speed, Youth, and Occupant Protection. Other traffic safety related areas may be considered, based upon supporting crash data.

    Click here to download Public Information & Education Mini-Grant Application.

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    TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS

    Funding assistance for traffic safety professionals to attend traffic safety training and/or workshops is available to agencies in the priority counties (see below). The NOHS may provide funding assistance for transportation, lodging and registration fees. All other costs associated with the training/workshop are the responsibility of the applicant.

    Click here to download Traffic Training Support Mini-Grant Application.

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    FISCAL YEAR 2009 PRIORITY COUNTIES

    Through analysis of crash data, the following 22 counties and their communities have been identified as “Priority Counties” for fiscal year 2009 funding:

    Adams

    Douglas

    Madison

    Scotts Bluff

    Buffalo

    Gage

    Otoe

    Seward

    Cass

    Hall

    Platte

    Washington

    Dakota

    Keith

    Saline

    York

    Dawson

    Lancaster

    Sarpy

    Dodge

    Lincoln

    Saunders

    Click here to download Project Grant Information

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