February 2, 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa -
The Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau administers federal highway safety funds for the State of Iowa and is offering an opportunity to apply for traffic safety grant funding. For federal fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027), the Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau has reserved up to $10 million dollars to target traffic safety projects.
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau’s mission is to identify traffic safety issues and, through partnerships with city, county, state, and local organizations, develop and implement strategies to reduce deaths and injuries on Iowa’s roadways.
In 2025, Iowa experienced the lowest number of traffic-related fatalities in more than a century, reflecting the collective impact of strong partnerships, data-driven strategies, and sustained investment in traffic safety. The projects selected through this funding opportunity will continue to build on that progress and contribute to the safety of all Iowans on our roadways.
Examples of traffic safety projects eligible for grant funds:
- Data Program Improvements to Core Highway Safety Databases
- Motorcycle Safety
- Older Driver Safety
- Outreach & Education
- Prevention & Intervention
- Roadway Safety
- High Visibility Traffic Enforcement
- Traffic Safety Research, Planning, and Data Integration
- Vulnerable Users – Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety
- Youth Programs
Deadline for applications is February 28, 2026.
If you are not a current Iowa Grants user, you will need to register prior to beginning an application. This process may take more than one day, so do not delay. Application instructions at the link below contain Iowa Grants login information for current users and registration instructions for new users. If you need additional assistance, contact the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau at 515-725-6126.
ABOUT THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the largest law enforcement agency in the state. It includes seven divisions and several bureaus, all working together with local, state, and federal government agencies and the private sector to keep Iowa a safe place by following our core values: leadership, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, service, and protection. Divisions within the Iowa DPS: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, Professional Development and Support Services Division, and Administrative Services Division. The Department of Public Safety is led by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor.
Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 E. 7th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
215 E 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50319