This grant program is designed to help the State of Illinois maintain and allow public inspection of statistical information on the race and ethnicity of the driver for all motor vehicle stops made on all public roads except those classified as local or minor rural roads.
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Transportation
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/17/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000,000
Details:
Program Goal
The goal of this program is to support the Illinois Traffic Stop Study by increasing agency compliance and evaluating data.
These grant funds are to be used in support of racial profiling data and collection and evaluation within the State of Illinois. The funds in this program are only to be used in support of:
- Collecting and maintaining data on traffic stops;
- Evaluating the results of the data;
- Developing and implementing programs, public outreach, and training to reduce the impact of traffic stops;
- Create meaningful public participation and engagement to ensure diverse views are heard and considered.
Eligible Projects
- Data analysis
- Data collection tools
- Law enforcement training
- Outreach programs for education about traffic stops
Funding Information
Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Independent School Districts, City or township governments, County Governments, Special District Governments, Government Organizations, Education Organizations, Others, Small Businesses, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education), Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excludes institutions of higher education), Nonprofit Organizations, Native American tribal organizations (not Federally recognized), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), For profit organizations (excludes small businesses), For-Profit Organizations, Individuals.
- Local law enforcement agencies, local civic organizations, public and private schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, public health departments, local governmental agencies, nonprofit groups, and under limited circumstances private individuals and businesses.
For more information, visit Illinois Department of Transportation.