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Introduction

Annually, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC) seeks dedicated partners to aid in our mission of reducing traffic crashes and the resulting deaths, injuries, and property damage. These partnerships are established through a subgrant agreement process. When the application period opens each year, we invite interested partners to review the requirements below and submit a funding application.

 

FFY 2027 YEAR-LONG SUSTAINED ENFORCEMENT AND NON-ENFORCEMENT PROJECT GRANTS

 

FFY 2027 Grant Application Timeline

LHSC will be accepting applications for year-long sustained enforcement and non-enforcement projects to be implemented during the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY 2027) beginning on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The grant application will remain open through the month of February only, closing at 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2026. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered.

LHSC will again utilize its Subrecipient Management System to accept applications. Applications will be accepted through the online e-grant system only. See below for additional information about accessing the system.

 

Call for Grant Applications

LHSC seeks evidence-based and data-driven projects addressing the traffic safety priority areas of impaired driving, occupant protection, child passenger safety, police traffic enforcement services, pedestrian and bicycle safety, motorcycle safety, young drivers, railroad safety, and traffic records. Possible project proposals can include strategies that provide public information, build skills and educate, engage target populations that are over-represented in crash data, prevent risky driving and related behaviors, and/or  enforce local and state traffic safety laws.

To review the FFY 2027 Call for Grant Applications, click the following link: FFY 2027 Call for Grant Applications.

 

LHSC’s E-Grant Management System

RETURNING APPLICANTS: LHSC's FFY 2027 Call for Grant Applications contains instructions for entering project proposal information on each form of the grant application. Download the document on this page and use it as a guide to complete your application. Additionally, each form of the application in the e-grant system has a PDF with instructions posted to the top of the form. These instructions complement those included in the Call for Grant Applications.

FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS: You are strongly encouraged to download the FFY 2027 Call for Grant Applications for all necessary information about eligibility and requirements to apply for a traffic safety grant from LHSC. In addition, you are encouraged to use the "Completing Your LHSC Grant Application" section of the document as well as the instructions posted in the e-grant system. A final resource for first-time applicants includes this link to a training video recorded for subrecipients prior to last year's grant application opening. The training is still very relevant. To access the training video, click HERE.

APPLICATION PORTAL: Click the link below to be redirected to the application portal. If you are a returning user, log in using your username and password. Or, use the "Forgot?" button to request a reminder email with your access information. New users should read all instructions before requesting a user profile, by clicking "New User? Register Here!" New users will receive an email confirmation once their account has been activated.

 

Go to the LHSC Subrecipient Management System now!

 

 

Problem Identification

An analysis of traffic crashes in Louisiana has identified the high-risk areas of the State. These high-risk areas are divided into Tier 1, representing the highest 25% and Tier II, representing the next highest 25%. Projects impacting these high-risk areas will be given priority for funding. However, applicants can utilize other relevant traffic safety-related data to justify funding in addition or instead of the high-risk area ranking.

A detailed analysis of the State’s problem identification, including the five-year averages of crash data, is linked below.

 

 

 

FFY 2026 SPECIAL WAVE ENFORCEMENT GRANTS

 

Application Process and Timeline

Soon, LHSC will begin accepting applications for FFY 2026 Special Wave Enforcement Grants for overtime enforcement during the Click It or Ticket National Seat Belt Mobilization (May 18 - 31) and the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over National Mobilization (August 14 - September 7). Applicants for FFY 2026 special wave enforcement grants WILL utilize LHSC’s new e-grant application portal.

Go to FFY 2026 Special Wave Enforcement Application now!

TIMELINE: The application is expected to open on March 2, 2026 and remain open until 11:59 a.m. on March 31, 2026. 

 

Planning

The planning process for the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission is a cyclical process that is in constant review, assessment, and modification and due to a variety of intervening and often unpredictable factors at both the federal and state level; the planning process may be interrupted by unforeseen events and mandates. 

A multitude of Stakeholder meetings, data analysis workshops, and processes for partner feedback occur throughout the year. In preparation for each fiscal year, the LHSC facilitates a series of Community Briefings designed to provide current information on traffic safety issues in Louisiana and solicit local leaders, citizens, law enforcement, and other traffic safety partners input on future needs and potential programs. Additional meetings are held to assess data improvements and reassess areas of need. The LHSC staff provides guidance and recommendations about ongoing programming while also estimating grant carry forward, potential grant awards, and existing contractual agreements. Projects are identified and awarded to local agencies, law enforcement, non-profits, governmental agencies, and other entities with the consideration of all discussions listed above.

 

Need More Information?

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to the LHSC by email at: LHSCadmin@la.gov or by telephone at (225) 925-6991.

 

GRANT FUNDING

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)