The Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) focuses on High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) on specific times and dates of the year. The enforcement efforts are designed to reduce fatalities and serious injuries at some of the deadliest times of the year for vehicle travel. There are six required campaigns for this program. Applicants also have the opportunity to participate in optional campaigns and/or additional traffic safety enforcement.
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Transportation
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/17/2023
Size of the Grant: $12,000,000
Details:
Program Goal
Increase high visibility enforcement of traffic safety laws in Illinois.
New this year:
- Mandatory Campaign Funds become more flexible – funding for these campaigns will operate similarly to the additional enforcement. See mandatory campaigns section for elaboration.
- SPEED Optional Campaign – July 9-31, 2024
- Additional Traffic Safety Enforcement funds can be requested up to one hundred (100) percent of total mandatory and optional enforcement amount.
- To receive funding, applicant agency must be in compliance with the Illinois Traffic Stop Study.
- The claim for reimbursement is due within 45 days after the end of the enforcement campaign or the end of month when Additional Enforcement is worked.
- Create meaningful public participation and engagement to ensure diverse views are heard and considered.
Funding Information
Total Program Funding: $12,000,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Government Organizations, Others, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (not Federally recognized), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), City or township governments, County Governments, Special District Governments.
- This grant program is only available to non-state agency law enforcement agencies.
For more information, visit Illinois Department of Transportation.