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PROJECT GRANTS

In May 2008 the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety announced the availability of grant contract applications for Fiscal Year 2009 projects. Agencies eligible to apply for funding assistance include government and non-profit organizations in the twenty-two priority counties listed below. Projects or activities considered for funding assistance are aimed at reducing fatal and serious injury crashes in the traffic safety areas of occupant protection, youth, alcohol, and/or speed.

 

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

Buffalo

Cass

Dakota

Dawson

Dodge

Douglas

Gage

Hall

Keith

Lancaster

Lincoln

Madison

Otoe

Platte

Saline

Sarpy

Saunders

Scotts Bluff

Seward

Washington

York

 

FUNDING PERIOD

  • Projects may be funded for up to one year beginning October 1 through September
        30 (which corresponds with the federal fiscal year).
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    GRANT CONTRACT APPLICATION

    Prior to completing a project 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”.
  • Deadline - applications must be received by the NOHS on or before June 30.
  • Applicants will be notified of project approval or denial no later than July 30.
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    NEBRASKA AND COUNTY STATISTICS

  • Nebraska Priority Counties for FY2009

  •    (County Crash Rate compared to State Crash Rate Per 100 Million Miles)
  • Nebraska/County Motor Vehicle Crash Data
        - (Alphabetical Order)
  • Nebraska/County Youth Drivers Crash Data (Age 16 thru 20)
        - (Alphabetical Order)
  • For additional statistics or a copy of policies and procedures application contact Traffic Safety Specialist Linda Kearns by clicking here.