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dot. gov/safety/other/section-402-state-highway-safety-programs) # Section 402: State Highway Safety Programs The State Highway Safety Program, commonly referred to as Section 402, was initially authorized by the Highway Safety Act of 1966 and has been reauthorized and amended a number of times, including most recently on July 6, 2012 under the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act” (MAP-21).
Section 402 supports State highway safety programs, designed to reduce traffic crashes and resulting deaths, injuries, and property damage. A State may use these grant funds only for highway safety purposes; at least 40 percent1of these funds are to be used by or for the benefit of political subdivisions of the State to address local traffic safety problems.
The program is administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at the Federal level and by the State Highway Safety Offices (SHSO) at the State level.
Those jurisdictions defined as “States” in chapter 4 of Title 23 are eligible to receive Section 402 funds; this includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Secretary of Interior (Bureau of Indian Affairs).
A State is eligible for State Highway Safety Program grants by having and implementing an approved Highway Safety Plan (HSP). The HSP establishes goals, performance measures, targets, strategies and projects to improve highway safety in the State. It also documents the State's efforts to coordinate the HSP, data collection and information systems with the State Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP).
Under MAP- 21, States are required to develop and implement the State highway safety program using performance measures that are data-driven.
States must also agree to additional assurances (or certifications) to receive Section 402 funds including State participation in national high-visibility law enforcement mobilizations, establishment of a data-driven enforcement program and coordination of the plan required under Section 402 with the State's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP), which is a requirement of a State's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) (23 USC 148).
Coordinating these planning processes promotes a unified State approach to highway safety. To receive Section 402 grant funds, a State must have an approved HSP and provide assurances that it will implement activities in support of national goals that also reflect the primary data-related factors within the State, as identified by the State highway safety planning process.
States can distribute highway safety grant funds to a wide network of sub-grantees, including local law enforcement agencies, municipalities, universities, health care organizations, and other local institutions.
States may spend 402 funds in accordance with an approved Highway Safety Plan that complies with the uniform national guidelines for highway safety programs to: * Reduce injuries and deaths resulting from driving in excess speeds * Encourage the proper use of occupant protection devices * Reduce injuries and deaths resulting from driving while impaired * Prevent accidents and reduce injuries and deaths resulting from accidents involving motor vehicles and motorcycles * Reduce injuries and deaths from school bus accidents * Reduce accidents from unsafe driving behavior * Improve law enforcement services in motor vehicle accident prevention, traffic supervision, and post-accident procedures * Improve driver performance * Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety * Improve traffic records, accident investigations, vehicle registration, operation, and inspection, and emergency services In addition, States may spend 402 funds on teen driver programs.
If they do choose to fund these programs, they must include peer-to-peer education and prevention strategies in schools and communities. Section 402 funds _cannot_ be spent on automated traffic enforcement systems. ## Implementing State Highway Safety Programs For information on your State's Section 402 Highway Safety Program, contactyour State Highway Safety Office.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: State Highway Safety Offices in all 50 states, including Mississippi's Office of Highway Safety. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The NHTSA Section 402 State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program - Nonmotorized Safety is a federal grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that funds state highway safety programs focused on protecting pedestrians, cyclists, and other nonmotorized road users. NHTSA provides formula-based grants to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories to support effective highway safety initiatives. In Oregon, nonprofits must apply through the Oregon Department of Transportation or participate as subgrantees, with the State Highway Safety Office coordinating all applications. Award amounts vary by state allocation formula and support programs that reduce pedestrian and bicycle fatalities and serious injuries on public roads.
NHTSA Section 405(h) Nonmotorized Safety Grants is a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that funds state-level programs aimed at reducing pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and serious injuries on public roads. Part of the National Priority Safety Program authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, these grants support education, outreach, and safety initiatives for nonmotorized road users. Funding is administered through State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs); nonprofits may participate as subgrantees through their state transportation agency. Award amounts vary by state allocation; applications are submitted August 1 annually.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. The NSGP provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. It aims to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program provides financial assistance directly to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTAs). The goal is to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. Reimbursement for grant writing fees is possible if included in the application budget and competitively procured.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The AFG Program provides critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. It funds activities such as training, equipment (including communication devices like radios, pagers, and mobile data terminals), personal protective equipment (PPE), wellness and fitness initiatives, and modifications to facilities.