GRSP Road Safety Grants 2026
By Global Road Safety Partnership
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Quick Answer
Grants of up to CHF 120,000 (about ₹1.38 crore) from the Global Road Safety Partnership for NGOs and government bodies pushing road safety policy in India and other focus countries. Round 26 closed 27 August 2026.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- Global Road Safety Partnership
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- International
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 27 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Global Road Safety Partnership. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Round 26 of the Road Safety Grants Programme is closed. It closed on 27 August 2026 at 14:00 Central European Time, and applicants were due to be told the outcome by 15 October 2026. The pages we read do not announce Round 27, though the programme runs in regular rounds, so this page is a guide to help you prepare for the next one. The programme is run by the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP) with funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies, and India is one of its focus countries.
What the program offers
Projects can receive grants of up to CHF 120,000 (about ₹1.38 crore) for a project of up to 24 months. The final amount depends on the scope of work and the capacity of your organisation. The money supports work that gets evidence-based road safety policy passed or put into practice, not physical roadworks.
Round 26 covered three areas. Safe road users covers speeding, helmets, drink driving, seat belts and child restraints. Safe vehicles covers aligning national rules with UN vehicle regulations, two-wheeler anti-lock braking, safety labelling, and safety requirements for imported used vehicles. Safe roads was new in Round 26 and covers design standards, safe crossings, cycling and pedestrian infrastructure policy, and road safety audits. The programme also funds policy implementation, such as helping governments draft implementation plans, building public demand for safe speed limits, vehicles and helmets, and targeted media advocacy.
Who can apply
Government bodies, such as ministries, agencies and departments with authority over road safety policy, can apply. So can non-governmental organisations, including civil society groups and educational institutions, with relevant experience supporting policy change or its implementation. Road police and military agencies are not eligible, and the programme does not fund individuals.
Applicants must be registered legal entities in the country where the project is delivered, able to sign contracts, receive foreign funds and take on legal and financial obligations. Where a specific NGO registration is legally required, you must hold it and include proof. You cannot receive financial support from the alcohol, firearms, pornography or tobacco industries, and your proposal must comply with the laws of the project country, including laws on foreign funding.
India is one of 15 focus countries, and applications on national road safety policy change or its implementation are accepted from them. India's listed priorities in Round 26 included implementing speed management programmes at national and state levels, state road safety action plans, vehicle and motorcycle safety measures, and strategic communications. A small number of applications from other low and middle income countries may be considered. Locally led proposals that build national capacity get priority.
This suits an Indian NGO, research body or government agency with real policy experience. It is not for a company selling products, an individual, or a project focused on education, research or equipment.
How to apply
In Round 26 you applied in English through GRSP's online system. New applicants sent a concept note, while existing grantees could send a full proposal after speaking to their GRSP focal person. You could send more than one concept note, but duplicates were ineligible. A practical tip: line up your registration papers and your foreign-funds approvals before the next call opens.
How applications are judged and what happens next
An international panel of experts and members of an advisory working group reviewed concept notes and proposals. They scored them on their potential to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries, the project design, and the applicant's capacity. Applicants were told the outcome by 15 October 2026.
About the Global Road Safety Partnership
GRSP is a Geneva-based partnership hosted by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It manages the Road Safety Grants Programme, which is part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety, aimed at reducing road deaths and injuries in low and middle income countries.
Things to check before you apply
- The round is closed and no next round is announced in the sources we read.
- Education programmes, basic research, equipment purchases and physical road infrastructure are not funded.
- Indian organisations receiving money from abroad should check FCRA, FEMA and tax treatment with an adviser.
- Applications must be in English.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
Benefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Each project can receive a grant of up to CHF 120,000 (about ₹1.38 crore) for up to 24 months. The final amount depends on the proposed scope of work and the capacity of the organisation. Grants to government bodies are managed by GRSP's partner Vital Strategies once a proposal is accepted.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
An international panel of experts and members of an advisory working group review concept notes and full proposals. They score each on its potential to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries, the project design, and the applicant organisation's capacity. Applicants for Round 26 were told the outcome by 15 October 2026.
Application Process
- 1
Concept note
Submit a concept note online (full proposal for current grantees).
You - 2
- 3
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GRSP Road Safety Grants Programme open now?
No. Round 26 closed on 27 August 2026 at 14:00 CET, and applicants were to be told the outcome by 15 October 2026. The sources we read do not announce the next round.
Can an Indian NGO apply for GRSP road safety grants?
Yes. India is one of the 15 focus countries, and registered NGOs with experience supporting policy change can apply. The NGO must be a registered legal entity in India and able to receive foreign funds.
How much can a project get?
Up to CHF 120,000, about ₹1.38 crore, for a project lasting no more than 24 months. The final amount depends on the scope of work and the organisation's capacity.
Can a startup or company apply?
The call is for governmental and non-governmental organisations, including civil society groups and educational institutions. It does not mention companies and does not fund individuals.
What kind of work is funded?
Work to pass or implement evidence-based road safety policy on speed, helmets, drink driving, seat belts and child restraints, vehicle safety, and safe road design. It also funds policy implementation and advocacy.
What is not funded?
Education programmes, basic research or academic studies, equipment purchases and physical road infrastructure. Compliance surveys and health data projects are funded separately.
What were India's priorities in Round 26?
Support for speed management programmes at national and state levels, road safety action plans at state level, vehicle and motorcycle safety measures, and strategic communications to advance these priorities.
How did applicants apply?
Through GRSP's online system, in English. New applicants sent a concept note, and current grantees could send a full proposal after consulting their GRSP focal person.
Is it a grant or equity?
It is a grant. The call describes grants of up to CHF 120,000 and does not describe loans or equity.
When are results announced?
For Round 26, applicants were told by 15 October 2026. For future rounds, the call document will state its own date.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
