The Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Grant Program helps police departments substantial flexibility in addressing local traffic safety issues, allowing funding beyond enforcement to include equipment options and developing novel traffic-safety programs.
Donor Name: Office of Grants and Research
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 06/13/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The goal is to support traditional enforcement activities and develop new strategies to reduce roadway crashes, injuries, fatalities, and associated economic losses in Massachusetts.
Eligible programs include High Visibility Enforcement (HVE), a proven countermeasure for road safety and an essential component in highway safety efforts; traditional enforcement campaigns; pedestrian and bicyclist focused enforcement; alternatives for specific speed-related safety equipment; specialized training to strengthen officers’ knowledge, skills, and abilities; and the development of community programs that focus on enhancing outreach and awareness.
Project Elements
- Element I: Traffic Enforcement
- Overtime Traffic Enforcement
- Traffic Equipment
- Element II: Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety
- Enforcement of state traffic laws applicable to pedestrian and bicycle safety
- Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Items
- Element III: Community Awareness, Outreach, and Educational Activities
- Community-Based Educational Activities (Bike Rodeos, Traffic Safety Presentations, etc.)
- Traffic Safety-Related Officer Training.
Funding Information
OGR is pleased to make available up to $5.5 million in grant funds. This is a cost-reimbursement grant.
- Tier 1 (Population greater than 40,000): $65,000.00
- Tier 2 (Population between 20,000 – 39,999): $45,000.00
- Tier 3 (Population between 12,000 – 19,999): $35,000.00
- Tier 4 (Population less than 12,000): $25,000.00.
Grant Period
The grant award period will be approximately 12 months. The award period will start on or about October 1, 2025, and end on September 15, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Only Massachusetts municipal police departments are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit OGR.
