Child Passenger Safety Program - Statewide Training Provider

The Statewide Training Provider is responsible for duties including recruitment and training of Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technicians to promote proper car seat installation and use.

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Overview

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.

Only one organization will be selected to fulfill the role of Statewide Training Provider.

Eligibility

State, local, private, nonprofit, and not-for-profit entities in Massachusetts established to fulfill a primary public purpose and who meet all eligibility criteria may apply. 

To be eligible, an applicant must 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. Applicants must demonstrate prior experience with administering a statewide child passenger safety training program.

Key Dates and Materials

Key Dates

AGF Posted: August 14, 2025
Deadline for Q&A: August 22, 2025
Proposals Due: September 5, 2025, no later than 4:00 pm
Award Announcements: September 2025
Anticipated Grant Period: October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026

Application Materials

FFY26 CPS Statewide Training Provider AGF

FFY26 CPS Statewide Training Provider Budget Worksheet

Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing

OGR Subrecipient Risk Assessment Form

Additional Resources

Helpful Hints for the New Contractor Authorized Signatory Listing Form

Subrecipient Grant Conditions - These are provided for awareness only. Applicants are not required to submit this document with their applicaiton.

Training Opportunities

Are you or a member of your organization interested in becoming certified as a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician? Learn about training opportunities.

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