Nebraska Office of Highway
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Mini-grant applications are available from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety (NOHS) for the items listed below. The mini-grants are applications, which must be approved by the NOHS prior to the applicant making any expenditure. The mini-grants are typically for the purchase of a specific item, or a short-term (not longer than 30 days) activity. The following explains the mini-grants available and provides the option to download each specific mini-grant application. After downloading and completing the mini-grant application form it may be mailed or faxed to the NOHS for approval.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
All applicants being awarded equipment through the mini-grant process must report to the NOHS the activity generated annually for three (3) years. The activity to be reported will be clearly defined and forwarded with the award letter so the activity can be captured once the piece of equipment is put into service. In the Fall, the NOHS will forward the agency an activity reporting form to complete and return to the NOHS by a specified date.Prior to completing a mini-grant contract every state, county, community, law enforcement agency, organization, etc. eligible to apply and receive federal funding must read and comply with the guidelines of the Grant Contract Proposal Application Guide and Policies and Procedures document.
Click to download the
“Grant Contract Proposal Guide and Policies and Procedures.”
Mini-Grant Contract Application and Awards must be submitted for approval a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of the activity.
The NOHS also has available a "Special Traffic Safety Equipment Mini-Grant Contract Application." Agencies are required to submit a letter to the NOHS requesting the "special" equipment.
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Preliminary Breath Testers (PBT)
- Radars
- In-Car Cameras
- Selective Overtime Enforcement
- Underage Alcohol-Related Selective Overtime Enforcement
- Public Information and Education
- Training and Workshops
- Fiscal Year 2012 Priority Counties
PRELIMINARY BREATH TESTERS (PBT)
Funding assistance for PBTs is available to any law enforcement agency in the State. The units are funded 100% by the NOHS with a limit of six (6) units per agency annually.Click here to download PBT Mini-Grant Application. This document contains interactive form fields.
Order Form Breath Alcohol Supplies - Supplies for preliminary and evidentiary alcohol breath testing instruments (mouthpieces and evidentiary cards).
RADARS
Note:
Radar
Mini-Grant Applications are suspended until further notice
Funding assistance for radar units is available to law enforcement agencies in the priority counties (see below). The units are funded at 75% per unit up to a maximum of $900.00 per unit. There is a limit of two (2) units per agency annually.
To view radar units currently on State contract
click here and go to the “Category” drop down menu, scroll down to “Police Equipment & Supplies,” and click on “Submit Query”. All speed measuring device contracts are listed. Click on the contract number to see the specific units for each vendor.
Click here to download Radar Mini-Grant Application. This document contains interactive form fields.
The mini-grant contractor is responsible for submitting the Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement (CR) with a copy of supporting documentation substantiating expenditures associated with each mini-grant contract issued to them. The request(s) must be completed and submitted to the NOHS as reimbursement is needed and/or upon completion of the mini-grant contract. CRs are processed upon receipt of the correct documentation.
Click here for the interactive Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement document form.
IN-CAR CAMERAS
Funding assistance for in-car cameras is available to any law enforcement agency in the State. The digital in-car cameras are funded at either 75% of the cost of the unit or $3,500.00 per unit, whichever is the lower cost. There is a limit of 3 (three) in-car cameras per agency annually.
Click here to download In-Car Camera Digital Mini-Grant Application. This document contains interactive form fields.
The mini-grant contractor is responsible for submitting the Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement (CR) with a copy of supporting documentation substantiating expenditures associated with each mini-grant contract issued to them. The request(s) must be completed and submitted to the NOHS as reimbursement is needed and/or upon completion of the mini-grant contract. CRs are processed upon receipt of the correct documentation.
Click here for the interactive Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement document form.
SELECTIVE OVERTIME ENFORCEMENT
Funding assistance for selective overtime enforcement is available to law enforcement agencies in the priority counties (see below). The selective overtime activity may be conducted in one of three emphasis areas: speed, alcohol or general traffic. Overtime salaries and mileage are eligible for reimbursement. Applications must be submitted for approval a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of activity.
Click here to download Selective Overtime Enforcement Mini-Grant Application. This document contains interactive form fields.
The mini-grant contractor is responsible for submitting the Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement (CR) with a copy of supporting documentation substantiating expenditures associated with each mini-grant contract issued to them. The request(s) must be completed and submitted to the NOHS as reimbursement is needed and/or upon completion of the mini-grant contract. CRs are processed upon receipt of the correct documentation.
Click here for the interactive Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement document form.
NEW:
The Grand Funded Enforcement Activity Summary must be completed and returned with your reimbursement request. Click here to download the Grant Funded Enforcement Activity Summary form. This document contains interactive form fields.
UNDERAGE ALCOHOL-RELATED SELECTIVE OVERTIME ENFORCEMENT
Funding assistance for “underage” alcohol-related selective overtime enforcement is available to law enforcement agencies. Eligible activities funding assistance may include: compliance checks, adult procurement initiatives, adult education/program presentations, selective overtime enforcement, and party patrols. Click here for additional information on funding assistance. Overtime salaries and mileage are eligible for reimbursement. Applications must be submitted for approval a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of activity.
Click here to download Selective Overtime Enforcement Mini-Grant Application. This document contains interactive form fields.
The mini-grant contractor is responsible for submitting the Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement (CR) with a copy of supporting documentation substantiating expenditures associated with each mini-grant contract issued to them. The request(s) must be completed and submitted to the NOHS as reimbursement is needed and/or upon completion of the mini-grant contract. CRs are processed upon receipt of the correct documentation.
Click here for the interactive Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement document form.
NEW:
The Grand Funded Enforcement Activity Summary must be completed and returned with your reimbursement request. Click here to download the Grant Funded Enforcement Activity Summary form. This document contains interactive form fields.
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
Funding assistance for projects that educate the public about traffic safety issues is available to agencies in the priority counties (see below). Activities should focus on one of emphasis areas: alcohol, speed, youth, and occupant protection. Other traffic safety-related areas may be considered based upon supporting crash data.
Click here to download Public Information & Education Mini-Grant Application. This document contains interactive form fields.
The mini-grant contractor is responsible for submitting the Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement (CR) with a copy of supporting documentation substantiating expenditures associated with each mini-grant contract issued to them. The request(s) must be completed and submitted to the NOHS as reimbursement is needed and/or upon completion of the mini-grant contract. CRs are processed upon receipt of the correct documentation.
Click here for the interactive Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement document form.
TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
Funding assistance for traffic safety professionals to attend traffic safety training and/or workshops is available to agencies in the priority counties (see below). The NOHS may provide funding assistance for transportation, lodging, and registration fees. All other costs associated with the training/workshop are the responsibility of the applicant.
Click here to download Traffic Training Support Mini-Grant Application. This document contains interactive form fields.
The mini-grant contractor is responsible for submitting the Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement (CR) with a copy of supporting documentation substantiating expenditures associated with each mini-grant contract issued to them. The request(s) must be completed and submitted to the NOHS as reimbursement is needed and/or upon completion of the mini-grant contract. CRs are processed upon receipt of the correct documentation.
Click here for the interactive Mini-Grant Claim for Reimbursement document form.
FISCAL YEAR 2012 PRIORITY COUNTIES
Through analysis of crash data, the following 21 counties and their communities have been identified as “Priority Counties” for fiscal year 2012 funding:
| Adams | Buffalo | Cass | Dakota | Dawson | Dodge |
| Douglas | Gage | Hall | Holt | Lancaster | Lincoln |
| Madison | Otoe | Platte | Sarpy | Saunders | Scotts Bluff |
| Seward | Washington | York | York |
Click here to download Project Grant Information
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