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:
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Adams
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Buffalo
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Cass
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Dakota
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Dawson
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Dodge
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Douglas
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Gage
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Hall
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Keith
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Lancaster
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Lincoln
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Madison
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Otoe
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Platte
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Saline
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Sarpy
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Saunders
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Scotts Bluff
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Seward
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Washington
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York
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FUNDING PERIOD
Projects may be funded for up to one year beginning October 1 through September
30 (which
corresponds with the federal fiscal year).
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.
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.