How much funding does GHSP Community Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for GHSP Community Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for GHSP Community Grants?

Not funded: GHSP cannot provide funding solely for equipment; Flashlights; Firearms of any type; Spike strips; Uniforms; Hand-held radios.

GHSP Community Grants

North Carolina Department of Transportation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Crime Prevention Grants Transportation Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Other requirements

Grants are awarded for one year onlyNon-Profit organizations will be required to submit a copy of their Conflict of Interest policy.
Non-Profit organizations will also be required to submit certification they have no overdue taxes due.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Note that certain items, such as speed display signs and body cameras, are not eligible for funding.
Not eligible: Specific restrictions on funding:Funding is NOT allowed for speed display signs (either pole mounted or enclosed in a trailer.
Not eligible: Funding is NOT allowed for body cameras.
Not eligible: GHSP cannot provide funding solely for equipment
Not eligible: Flashlights
Not eligible: Firearms of any type
Not eligible: Spike strips
Not eligible: Uniforms
Not eligible: Hand-held radios

Overview

The GHSP Community Grants program, managed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, aims to enhance highway safety. Funding is available for law enforcement, local governments, and nonprofits working to reduce traffic-related incidents. Key focus areas include drunken driving, seat belt safety, and services for young drivers. Eligible organizations must submit a Conflict of Interest policy and certification of no overdue taxes. Note that certain items, such as speed display signs and body cameras, are not eligible for funding.

NOTE: Access to our Grants Management System is required to complete a grant application. If you do not currently have a grant with GHSP, it is recommended you complete the process for gaining access to the grant system in December prior to the onset of the application process that begins in January.
The Governor’s Highway Safety Program helps fund the efforts of law enforcement agencies, local governments, community organizations, schools and nonprofits to reduce traffic crashes in North Carolina.
GHSP funds grants that address the following areas of highway safety:

Drunken drivingSeat belt safetyPolice traffic servicesYoung driversMotorcycle safetyTraffic record-keeping

GHSP also provides funds to address distracted driving and to make roads safer for older drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, commercial motor vehicles and school buses.

Eligibility

Grants are awarded for one year onlyNon-Profit organizations will be required to submit a copy of their Conflict of Interest policy.Non-Profit organizations will also be required to submit certification they have no overdue taxes due.

Ineligibility

Specific restrictions on funding:Funding is NOT allowed for speed display signs (either pole mounted or enclosed in a trailer.Funding is NOT allowed for body cameras.There are also limitations on equipment or items GHSP cannot or will not fund:GHSP cannot provide funding solely for equipment.GHSP cannot provide funding for flashlights.GHSP cannot provide funding for firearms of any type.GHSP cannot provide funding for spike strips.GHSP cannot provide funding for uniforms.GHSP cannot provide funding for hand-held radios.