The Office of Grants & Research (OGR) is seeking applications for its 2026 Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety Program.
Donor Name: Office of Grants and Research (OGR)
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/05/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Statewide Training Provider manages a program that aims to prevent child injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes. This is achieved through recruitment and training of Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians and instructors, organizing and staffing car seat check events and serving as an educational resource to parents, caregivers, public safety agencies and other organizations that serve children and families.
Funding Information
OGR is pleased to make available up to $325,000 in grant funds through this AGF process.
- OGR will make one award (maximum $325,000).
- Applicants must provide a budget for twelve (12) months of funding.
Eligibility Criteria
- State, local, private, nonprofit, and not-for-profit entities in Massachusetts established to fulfill a primary public purpose may apply. Only one application per organization is permitted. Applicants must demonstrate prior experience with administering a statewide child passenger safety training program.
- Organizations must have in their employ, both at the time of application and for the duration of the contract resulting from this AGF, at least one CPS Lead Instructor with a minimum of ten years of experience as an active instructor in Massachusetts.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have previously and successfully served as HSD’s CPS Training Provider. If OGR doesn’t receive interest from an entity that has performed this role previously, OGR will consider new applicants.
For more information, visit OGR.
