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KDOT’s Behavioral Safety Grant Applications Being Accepted

Kansas Department of Transportation


The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is accepting applications for the Behavioral Safety grant program for federal fiscal year 2027.


KDOT receives National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) grant funds to use for education, enforcement and emergency response efforts across the state. The funds are intended to be used for non-infrastructure safety projects to reduce traffic-related deaths and injuries.


“This program gives local organizations the opportunity to address traffic safety issues affecting all road users,” said Gary Herman, KDOT Behavioral Safety Manager.


A webinar is scheduled at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 13 to answer questions and assist groups in submitting a grant application. To register, go to the webinar website.


All grant applicants must identify and demonstrate the need for traffic safety funds in their communities. Local and state government, law enforcement agencies, schools, universities, public health agencies, community coalitions, first responder agencies and nonprofit organizations may apply for grant funds.


Grants are awarded for the federal fiscal year (October 1 to September 30) to address identified traffic safety initiatives. Applications close May 15.


All enforcement-related projects should be submitted through the upcoming Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant application, which will be open May 1 to June 30.


Funding is available for the following program areas:


  • Seat belts, car seats and child restraints

  • Impaired driving

  • Distracted driving

  • Post-crash care, emergency response and roadside safety

  • Speeding and aggressive driving

  • Teen drivers

  • Pedestrian and bicycle safety

  • Motorcycle safety

  • Older drivers


In addition to the webinar, application resources can be found on KDOT’s website including:



More information and the application link are on KDOT’s website ksdot.gov/programs/safety-programs/education-enforcement-and-emergency-response.


Please contact KDOT.BehavioralSafety@ks.gov with any questions.

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