Deadline: 21-Apr-2026
The Road Safety Grants Programme, managed by the Global Road Safety Partnership under Bloomberg Philanthropies, funds evidence-based initiatives in low- and middle-income countries to improve road safety legislation and implementation. Grants of up to 120,000 Swiss Francs support projects addressing key behavioural risk factors and vehicle safety, with a maximum duration of 24 months.
Overview of the Programme
The Road Safety Grants Programme supports high-impact, evidence-based projects aimed at improving road safety legislation and its effective implementation in low- and middle-income countries, including India.
The programme focuses on:
- Strengthening road safety laws, regulations, and standards
- Reducing behavioural risk factors such as:
- Speeding
- Drink driving
- Lack of seatbelt use
- Lack of child restraint use
- Lack of helmet use
- Improving vehicle safety standards
The initiative is part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety, managed by the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP), aiming to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries globally.
Programme Objectives
- Policy Strengthening and Implementation – Support adoption and enforcement of evidence-based road safety laws.
- Behavioural Risk Reduction – Target interventions to reduce high-risk road behaviours.
- Vehicle Safety Advocacy – Promote national-level improvements in vehicle standards.
- National Impact – Focus on policy change and implementation with measurable outcomes in road safety.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include:
- Governmental organizations (ministries, agencies, departments) with authority over road safety policies
- Non-governmental organizations such as civil society groups and educational institutions with relevant experience
- Legal registration in the country of project delivery is required
- Applicants must be capable of managing funds and entering contractual agreements
- Industry exclusions: Organizations funded by alcohol, firearms, pornography, or tobacco industries are not eligible
- Individuals are not eligible
Funding Details
- Maximum funding per project: 120,000 Swiss Francs
- Project duration: Up to 24 months
- Funding depends on scope, impact, and organizational capacity
How the Grant Works
- Application Submission – Applicants submit proposals detailing objectives, strategies, and expected outcomes.
- Evaluation – Proposals are assessed based on evidence-based approach, national relevance, feasibility, and organizational capacity.
- Project Implementation – Selected organizations implement interventions targeting road safety policy, behaviour change, or vehicle safety improvements.
- Monitoring and Reporting – Grantees provide updates and reports to GRSP to demonstrate measurable reductions in road traffic injuries and fatalities.
Why This Grant Matters
- Supports evidence-based road safety legislation and implementation
- Reduces road traffic injuries and fatalities in low- and middle-income countries
- Targets key behavioural risk factors affecting road users
- Strengthens vehicle safety standards and policy advocacy
- Promotes national-level impact with scalable and sustainable solutions
Tips for Applicants
- Ensure proposals focus on policy change, implementation, or vehicle safety improvements
- Demonstrate a clear link between interventions and measurable reductions in road traffic risks
- Highlight national-level impact rather than local or small-scale interventions
- Ensure organizational capacity for fund management and contractual compliance
- Avoid proposals connected to excluded industries
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who is eligible to apply?
Governmental organizations (ministries, agencies) and NGOs or educational institutions with relevant experience, legally registered in the project country.
2. Can individuals apply?
No. Only legally registered organizations are eligible.
3. What is the maximum grant amount?
Up to 120,000 Swiss Francs per project.
4. What is the maximum project duration?
24 months.
5. Which behavioural risk factors are targeted?
Speeding, drink driving, lack of seatbelt use, lack of child restraint use, and lack of helmet use.
6. Are vehicle safety projects eligible?
Yes. Advocacy for national-level improvements in vehicle safety standards is supported.
7. Are organizations funded by certain industries eligible?
No. Exclusions include organizations funded by alcohol, firearms, pornography, or tobacco industries.
Conclusion
The Road Safety Grants Programme provides a unique opportunity for organizations in low- and middle-income countries to implement evidence-based initiatives that strengthen legislation, reduce behavioural risks, and improve vehicle safety standards. By focusing on national impact, the programme contributes to measurable reductions in road traffic injuries and fatalities while promoting safer, more sustainable road systems.
For more information, visit Global Road Safety Partnership.