In collaboration with the Federal Government, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has announced $4.2 million will be dedicated to industry-led road safety projects, available through round 10 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI).
The HVSI, which has already over $41 million in Federal Government funding to support 169 projects across its first nine rounds, aims to support projects that increase compliance and deliver safety benefits for the transport and logistics sector.
In response to this year’s road toll, Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Anthony Chisholm, is stressing the importance of the HVSI’s work and urging new safety projects to be submitted.
“Australia’s road toll is far too high, with 2024 on track to be one of the deadliest years on our roads,” he said.
“It’s critical we continue to support safety projects that aim to make a real difference on our roads and are led by industry, for industry.”
Project submissions for round 10 of the HVSI need to directly address at least one of three themes: safer drivers, safer vehicles or safer road users.
Businesses or associations involved in the heavy vehicle industry looking to address a safety gap or issue are encouraged to apply for the grants program.
According to NHVR CEO, Sal Petroccitto, this opportunity is available to any business or association within the industry.
“This is an opportunity for all groups and individuals involved in the heavy vehicle industry or across the wider supply chain that have a project, program, or campaign that will increase compliance and promote safety on our roads, to apply for this game-changing grants program,” he said.
“I am looking forward to seeing what round 10 brings, so we can continue to deliver improved safety outcomes not only for the heavy vehicle industry, but for all road users.”
Submissions are now open and will close at 5pm AEST on 17 February 2025.