Overview
THIS PROGRAM DOES NOT PROVIDE CAR SEATS TO INDIVIDUALS. ONLY AN ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATION MAY SUBMIT AN APPLICATION.
This program awards eligible organizations with car seats for distribution to low-income families in need by certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians. Using funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), OGR aims to reduce child passenger injuries and fatalities by ensuring low-income families are equipped with the correct car seat and caregivers are educated on proper installation and usage.
OGR is the State Administering Agency for NHTSA’s traffic safety grants to reduce roadway crashes, injuries, fatalities, and associated economic losses in Massachusetts. Requests for car seats are accepted on a rolling basis and will be fulfilled on a first come, first serve basis to qualified applicants.
Please note that this funding is contingent upon the availability and release of funds from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. OGR reserves the right to amend any awards, rules, regulations or policies relevant to this opportunity if required by the federal government. Please continue to check this page for updates.
Eligibility
Massachusetts municipal agencies, state agencies, not-for-profit hospitals, and 501 (c)(3) organizations serving children and/or families that meet all of the requirements in the FFY 2025 Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program Notice of Solicitation of Application are eligible to apply for this opportunity.
Key Dates and Materials
Key Dates:
Notice of Solicitation of Applications Posted: April 22, 2025
Applications Due: Accepted on a rolling basis until either all funds set aside for the program have been depleted or August 31, 2025; whichever comes first.
Application Materials:
Child Passenger Safety Technician Training
Are you or a member of your organization interested in becoming certified as a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician? Learn about training opportunities.