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Application deadline is May 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET per FY 2026 NOFO.
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. It supports the U.
S. Department of Transportation's National Roadway Safety Strategy and goal of zero roadway deaths using a Safe System Approach.
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Learn more about our strategic priorities Policy and Active Transportation > Federal Funding > Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safe Streets and Roads for All Photo courtesy Getty Images The FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program has been released and includes eligibility guidance for applicants. Applications are due May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p. m.
ET . Based on RTC staff’s analysis of the NOFO, the following changes will be important to keep in mind when applying: The NOFO continues to emphasize behavior and technology and includes new priorities including public safety, beautification and family friendly projects. Priority will be given to places that have not yet received an SS4A grant and places that have high fatality rates.
The NOFO indicates deprioritizing on-street projects, so we encourage you to emphasize infrastructure such as separated shared use-paths instead of road-diets. Eligible action plans must have been created or updated between 2021 and 2026, so we encourage applicants with older SS4A action plans to apply for supplemental planning to keep their plans moving forward.
USDOT hosted three informational webinars in April – you can find the recordings here . You can learn more about the SS4A program here and you can find the full NOFO here . We hope you will consider taking advantage of this funding opportunity to deliver safe transportation outcomes for your community!
Established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program will provide $5 billion between 2022-2026 to support local initiatives aimed at preventing serious injuries and fatalities that occur on our nation’s roadways.
The program supports the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)’s National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) – the first department-wide strategy of its kind – and uses a Safe System Approach as a guiding principle to advance roadway safety and the Department’s goal of zero deaths and serious traffic related injuries for all users.
FY25 Safe Streets Awards Announced In the fourth year (Fiscal Year 2025) of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal funding program, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded grants to 521 communities across the country—totaling nearly $1 billion in total investment for this fiscal year.
39% of all planning and implementation grants include one or more elements of infrastructure benefiting pedestrians and bicyclists. From the 67 implementation grants, 19 grants, totaling $180,480,571, fund projects that exclusively focus on improving safety for those who walk, bike and roll, meaning 26% of implementation funding directly supports walking and biking infrastructure.
Notable implementation awards include a $21 million grant to the City of Huntsville, Alabama to build a cable-suspended pedestrian and bicycle bridge; a $12 million grant to the City of New Martinsville, West Virginia to build continuous ADA-compliant sidewalks and pedestrian safety upgrades along the city’s high-injury network; a $2.
9 million grant to the Tahoe Transportation District in Nevada to build a 1-mile shared-use path and sidewalk to address high-conflict conditions where sidewalks end, lighting is sparse, and where bicycle level of traffic stress is high; and a $16 million grant to Leon County, Florida to fill sidewalk and bike lane gaps, install signalized mid-block crossings and high-emphasis crosswalks.
You can find USDOT’s press release here and the full list of awardees here .
Webinar Review: How to Effectively Demonstrate Safe Outcomes in Your Grant Applications View Webinar Key Takeaways Regional, local, and Tribal governments are eligible to apply for this funding program to assist in strengthening their approach to roadway safety through the development of Comprehensive Safety Action Plans (aka Action Plans) and the funding of projects and activities that support these plans.
To receive funding for an off-road intervention, such as a bridge or tunnel on a trail to bypass a dangerous road crossing, applicants should document a direct link to improved roadway safety.
The SS4A grant program funding consists of two different kinds of grants to support eligible activities: Planning and Demonstration grants to develop, complete or supplement an Action Plan and conduct supplemental planning and demonstration activities in support of an Action Plan. All demonstration projects must be temporary and reversible.
Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they are in the process of developing an Action Plan to apply for a demonstration grant. Implementation grants to fund the planning, design, and development of activities and carrying out projects and strategies identified in Action Plans.
Note: To apply for an implementation grant, applicants must have a qualifying Action Plan or a set of plans that together are similar to and meet the eligibility requirements of an Action Plan. A self-certification eligibility worksheet will be available in each round’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to determine whether an existing plan meets the requirements of an Action Plan.
Action Plans, such as Vizion Zero plans, are the backbone of the SS4A grant program and can incorporate a variety of strategies and projects which include but are not limited to: The implementation of improvements that expand multimodal networks with separated bicycle lanes and improved pedestrian crossing safety features Installing safety enhancements like sidewalks and safer crossings for people walking, biking, or using mobility assistive devices Creating safe routes to school and public transit services As evidenced by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Proven Safety Countermeasures and the NRSS, it’s clear that the FHWA recognizes that connected active-transportation networks should be part of any comprehensive strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities.
Communities across the country are increasingly utilizing the safety benefits of multi-use trails and active transportation networks as critical tools to provide safe routes to get people to where they need to go.
Be sure to check out the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for each round of grants to find the criteria and requirements for both types of grants and a sample of the selection process rating system to ensure that any trail networks that are part of your Action plan demonstrate the required safety benefits in order to be eligible.
As all grant recipients are required to provide aggregated annual crash data to inform metrics on changes in serious injuries and fatalities over time, and, under the BIL, the USDOT is required to publicly post available best practices and lessons learned under the program, these comprehensive Action Plans can go a long way in redefining how safety is addressed nationwide.
Learn more about SS4A, including how to prepare to apply and sign-up for alerts, by visiting the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program website.
Type: Discretionary grant program Administered By: The U.S. Department of Transportation Year Created: 2021 with the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Federal Share: The federal share is 80% Metropolitan planning organizations Counties, cities, towns, and transit agencies or other special districts that are subdivisions of a State Federally recognized Tribal governments Multijurisdictional groups comprised of the above entities Develop or update a comprehensive safety action plan (Action Plan) Conduct planning, design, and development activities in support of an Action Plan Carry out Projects and Strategies identified in an Action Plan New Federal Grants Elevate Trail and Active Transportation Systems as Essential Infrastructure in Addressing Traffic Fatalities Opportunity: https://www.
transportation. gov/grants/ss4a/fy24-nofo USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program Website: https://www. transportation.
gov/SS4A USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Fact Sheet: https://www. transportation. gov/sites/dot.
gov/files/2022-03/Safe-Streets-and-Roads-for-All-Fact-Sheet_March-2022. pdf USDOT Proven Safety Countermeasures: https://safety. fhwa.
dot. gov/provencountermeasures/ Safe Streets and Roads for All Case Studies View Safe Streets and Roads for All Case Studies View all federal funding programs
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), political subdivisions of a State or territory (e. g. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 26, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). This program provides funding for large, complex projects that are difficult to fund by other means and likely to generate national or regional economic, mobility, or safety benefits. Major infrastructure projects, such as new transportation hubs or improved access to remote areas, can have a significant positive impact on tourism.
The Safe Streets for All grant is a program from the U.S. Department of Transportation that funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with $5 billion over five years (2022-2026), the program supports comprehensive safety action plans and implementation projects aligned with the National Roadway Safety Strategy's goal of zero roadway deaths. Eligible activities include planning, demonstration activities, and infrastructure implementation focused on road safety countermeasures. Eligible applicants are local and Tribal governments; nonprofits may partner. Approximately $993 million remains available. The application deadline is May 26, 2026.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.