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Education for Impaired Driving

Program owner: California Highway Patrol

Application timeline

  • Application Deadline: February 23, 2026 5:00 pm

Key details

  • Funding amount: An estimated $2,000,000 is available program-wide. Individual award amounts and the number of awards will depend on submissions received and the application process.
  • Match required: No
  • Opens: January 7, 2026
  • Deadline: February 23, 2026

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Summary: California Highway Patrol reimbursement grant supporting community-based education and prevention projects addressing alcohol- and drug-impaired driving in California. Eligible applicants are public agencies, including local governments and law-enforcement agencies, as well as pass-through entities for qualified nonprofit organizations.

The California Highway Patrol offers state Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program funding for California projects that educate communities about impaired-driving laws and the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Supported activities may include school and community events, educational-material distribution, interactive learning activities, and public-awareness campaigns using radio, social media, billboards, video advertisements, and other messaging. Eligible cost categories include personnel, travel, equipment, consultants or contracts, and other direct costs. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 award period.

Who is eligible?

Applicant types: Public Agency

California local governments and law-enforcement agencies, plus pass-through entities for qualified nonprofit organizations. Projects must be within California.

What can the funding be used for?

Community-based education and prevention addressing alcohol- and drug-impaired driving, including educational events, educational-material distribution, interactive learning activities, and awareness campaigns through radio, social media, billboards, video advertisements, and other messaging. Eligible cost categories include personnel, travel, equipment, consultants or contracts, and other direct costs.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted electronically through the online Grant Management System. Applications are reviewed and approved through that system, and award notifications are sent electronically. Funding is provided through reimbursements.

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Program contact

[email protected]
1-916-843-4360

Official sources

Grant details can change. Confirm all requirements on the official source before applying.

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