Grant Opportunity Available for Law Enforcement Officials

SIKESTON - The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering a grant opportunity to local law enforcement agencies beginning May 1. Regional funding will be used to cover the cost of requested equipment that supports efforts to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on Missouri's roadways. Agencies must demonstrate how the requested equipment will improve roadway safety. This grant typically awards out medical trauma kits, portable breathalyzer tests, road flare kits, safety vests, Stalker radars and more. Application submissions will be accepted May 1- June 15, 2026.

Grant applications are scored in part based on the following:

• Active participation with the Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety.
• Items received from this grant in the last several years.
• Participation in the enforcement campaigns with the MoDOT Highway Safety and Traffic Division.
• Proposed impact of the request on reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
• Traffic data and statistics.
• Traffic safety engagement with the community.

Interested agencies may complete the grant application by visiting www.savemolives.com/se. For additional information, contact Senior Communications Specialist Ashley Metelski at (573) 472-5885 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (888-275-6636).

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