The Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering (BSPE) has released 15 Highway Safety Program Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) for the upcoming grant year running from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
These grant programs are designed to support local agencies and community organizations in their efforts to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on Illinois roadways. Funding is not available for state agencies under this NOFO cycle.
A wide range of safety initiatives are included in this round of opportunities, reflecting IDOT’s continued focus on improving roadway safety through enforcement, education, prevention, and data-driven programs. The available grant categories include:
GRANT: Injury Prevention – General
NOFO: 27-0343-12
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention – General
NOFO: 27-0343-25
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program
NOFO: 27-0343-07
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Law Enforcement Liaison Program
NOFO: 27-0343-15
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Racial Profiling Program
NOFO: 27-0343-08
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Traffic Records Program
NOFO: 27-0343-09
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention TSRP Program
NOFO: 27-0343-16
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention DUI Court Program
NOFO: 27-0343-13
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Child Passenger Safety Resource Center (CPSRC) Program
NOFO: 27-0343-18
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention DRE Training Program
NOFO: 27-0343-19
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency e-Digital Alert Technology Program
NOFO: 27-0343-21
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Full Time DUI/DRE Officer Program
NOFO: 27-0343-22
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Judicial Outreach Liaison (JOL) Program
NOFO: 27-0343-23
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency Impaired Driving Prevention Strike Force/Task Force Program
NOFO: 27-0343-24
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
GRANT: Local Agency State DRE Coordinator
NOFO: 27-0343-20
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
GRANT PROGRAM DATES: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Application Support Information:
All applications must be submitted through the State of Illinois’ grant management system, Euna/AmpliFund. The application deadline for all listed programs is April 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., with grant funding covering the program period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
IDOT has also provided guidance documents, instructional videos, and an application guide to assist local agencies in preparing submissions.
These programs represent an important opportunity for local communities to secure resources that enhance roadway safety, support law enforcement and judicial efforts, and improve public awareness and prevention initiatives across Illinois.
For additional information or assistance, applicants are encouraged to consult the provided guidance materials or contact IDOT directly for support.