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Section 402 State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program | Governors Highway Safety Association Section 402 State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program The Section 402 program provides grants to states to improve driver behavior and reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle-related crashes.
History and Administration The State and Community Highway Safety Grant 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 since then, most recently under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).
The program is jointly administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at the federal level and by the State Highway Safety Offices (SHSO) at the state level. The Section 402 program provides grants to states to improve driver behavior and reduce deaths and injuries from motor vehicle-related crashes.
Under the IIJA, states are required to have a highway safety program that is approved by the Secretary.
Funds can be spent in accordance with national guidelines for programs to: Reduce drug- and alcohol-impaired driving Encourage the use of occupant protection Encourage the use of child restraints Improve motorcycle safety Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety Reduce school bus deaths and injuries Reduce crashes from unsafe driving behavior Improve enforcement of traffic safety laws Reduce crashes caused by driver misuse of vehicle technology Increase vehicle recall awareness Prevent deaths among children unattended in vehicles Reduce crashes involving unsecured loads Improve driver performance Enhance emergency services Increase awareness of commercial motor vehicles Support school-based driver’s education classes In addition, states may (but are not required to) spend 402 funds on teen driver programs.
If they do choose to fund these programs, they must fund only strategies authorized under 23 USC 402(m). While previously, no 402 funds were permitted to be spent on the implementation of automated enforcement programs, the IIJA now allows funding of red light and speed cameras in school and work zones under federal guidelines. States must submit a triennial Highway Safety Plan (HSP).
The triennial HSP must be data-driven and set quantifiable, annual performance targets for 15 performance measures. The plan must include strategies that will allow the state to meet its performance targets and must describe its successes in meeting its performance targets in the previous fiscal year.
States must also submit an annual grant application every year which includes Section 402 and Section 405 grant applications by August 1 of each fiscal year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has 60 days to review and approve or disapprove either the triennial HSP or annual grant application.
Funds are apportioned to the states under the same formula as the FAST Act and MAP-21: 75% by population and 25% by road-miles. At least 40% of Section 402 funds must be spent by local governments or be used for the benefit of local governments.
NHTSA Grants Funding Table (FY 2024) NHTSA Highway Safety Grants Resources Guide Bicyclists, Pedestrians & Micromobility Speeding & Aggressive Driving Speed & Red Light Cameras Term raw: GHSA Reports | Slug: ghsa-reports Transitioning from Reactive Planning to a Fast Loop A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association and Cambridge Mobile Telematics explains how State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) can leverage telematics-based risk assessments to strengthen their Triennial Highway Safety Plans (THSPs) and save more lives.
Term raw: GHSA Reports | Slug: ghsa-reports Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2025 Preliminary Data (January-June) Drivers struck and killed 3,024 people walking in the United States in first six months of 2025, down 10. 9% from the year before – the largest annual decline since GHSA began tracking pedestrain deaths 15 years ago.
Term raw: News Releases | Slug: news-releases U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Fall 11% in First Half of 2025, According to New GHSA Research Drivers struck and killed 3,024 people walking during the first half of 2025, an average of 16 per day, according to a new data analysis from GHSA. That is an 11% decline from the same period the year before – the largest drop since GHSA began tracking pedestrian fatalities 15 years ago.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: These are formula grants distributed to State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U. S. territories, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. 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.
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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.