Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research

Department Of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The objective is to carry out a cooperative research and evaluation program to research and evaluate priority highway safety countermeasures. This cooperative research program is required by statute. NHTSA is required to cooperate with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) in managing this activity. Under the program, NHTSA provides assistance to GHSA to evaluate and make awards to projects that further traffic safety.

Jargon-free version

Helps state highway safety offices develop solutions to improve road safety. Provides funding for research on issues like impaired driving and pedestrian safety.

Quick Facts

Funding
$3,500,000 - $3,500,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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What Is This Program?

The Behavioral Traffic Safety Cooperative Research Program (BTSCRP) is a statutory partnership between NHTSA and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) designed to research and evaluate priority highway safety countermeasures. The program provides the technical and financial assistance necessary to develop practical, evidence-based solutions for state highway safety offices to address unsafe road user behaviors. Managed in collaboration with the Transportation Research Board (TRB), the program awards projects to research institutions to improve the effectiveness of national traffic safety initiatives. Ultimately, these research products provide the scientific foundation for life-saving interventions in areas such as impaired driving, occupant protection, and pedestrian safety.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Visit the application portal
  • Complete the application form
  • Submit the application
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://sam.gov/fal/8b1b31e4599d468587fe0884dca99d3b/view
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • research costs
  • data collection
  • analysis of traffic safety behaviors
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • costs unrelated to traffic safety research
  • personal expenses
  • entertainment costs
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

How Do I Apply?

anita.barber@dot.gov
2023663989

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This program offers funding up to $3,500,000 (minimum $3,500,000).

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