Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Education, Outreach, and Engagement Projects (via PennDOT Behavioral Highway Safety Grants) is sponsored by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) administered by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). This grant focuses on providing education regarding Pennsylvania's pedestrian and bicycle laws in communities with a high incidence of vulnerable road user crashes.

Projects should also address emerging issues and incorporate education on new or recent legislation affecting VRUs.

Apply for PennDOT Behavioral Highway Safety Grants | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Apply for PennDOT Behavioral Highway Safety Grants PennDOT provides traffic safety grants to local governments, PA state-related universities and PA State System of Higher Education universities, and nonprofit organizations to improve highway safety and reduce deaths and serious injuries due to crashes.

First-time applicants must be preapproved by first submitting a letter of interest to RA-PDSHSO_GRANTS@pa. gov . Letters must be written on agency letterhead and include the organization’s FEIN, a summary of the proposed project, a budget estimate, and the specific local grant opportunity listed below that the agency intends to pursue.

Agencies will be notified by email of preapproval or denial. An announcement will be posted on this page in late 2026 inviting submissions for new grant opportunity types to be considered by the Safety Advisory Committee (SAC) for the next grant funding cycle. PennDOT’s Behavioral Traffic Safety Unit offers traffic safety grants to support local communities and organizations working to make Pennsylvania’s roads safer.

Eligible applicants include local governments, universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Pennsylvania state related universities, and nonprofit organizations. \r\n These grants are funded through federal programs administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under 23 U.S.C. §402 and §405.

Funding follows the federal fiscal year, which runs from October 1 through September 30. \r\n Grant opportunities focus on proven, data driven strategies that address the most urgent traffic safety challenges across the Commonwealth. Available funds are allocated using formulas based on crash data to ensure resources are directed where they can make the greatest impact.

\r\n The Behavioral Traffic Safety Unit is not permitted to fund equipment only grant requests. All funded projects must include programmatic or behavioral safety components aligned with evidence based countermeasures. \r\n Current local grant opportunities are listed further down the page.

PennDOT’s Behavioral Traffic Safety Unit offers traffic safety grants to support local communities and organizations working to make Pennsylvania’s roads safer. Eligible applicants include local governments, universities within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Pennsylvania state related universities, and nonprofit organizations.

These grants are funded through federal programs administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under 23 U.S.C. §402 and §405. Funding follows the federal fiscal year, which runs from October 1 through September 30.

Grant opportunities focus on proven, data driven strategies that address the most urgent traffic safety challenges across the Commonwealth. Available funds are allocated using formulas based on crash data to ensure resources are directed where they can make the greatest impact. The Behavioral Traffic Safety Unit is not permitted to fund equipment only grant requests.

All funded projects must include programmatic or behavioral safety components aligned with evidence based countermeasures. Current local grant opportunities are listed further down the page.

Application period: April 1 - May 31 Proposal evaluation: April 1 - June 30 Approval period: July 1 - September 30 Grant term: October 1 - September 30 Application period: April 1 - May 31 Proposal evaluation: April 1 - June 30 Approval period: July 1 - September 30 Grant term: October 1 - September 30 Eligible applicants vary for each grant opportunity but generally include state and local* governments, PA state-related universities and PA State System of Higher Education universities, and nonprofit organizations with existing IRS 501(c)(3) status.

See specific grant opportunities for additional information concerning eligibility.

\n *Local governments means a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority (including public and Indian housing agency under the United States Housing Act of 1937), council of governments (whether or not incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under state law), and other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government.

Eligible applicants vary for each grant opportunity but generally include state and local* governments, PA state-related universities and PA State System of Higher Education universities, and nonprofit organizations with existing IRS 501(c)(3) status. See specific grant opportunities for additional information concerning eligibility.

*Local governments means a county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority (including public and Indian housing agency under the United States Housing Act of 1937), council of governments (whether or not incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under state law), and other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government.

Learn more about highway safety in PA Minimum Qualifications for Applications Deliver services promptly. Manage public funds efficiently and ethically. Collaborate with other community, governmental and private organizations.

Develop data-driven problem-solving plans. Develop measurable goals based on multi-year data. Adequately evaluate the success of a project.

Have a Certification of Responsibility Determination (Commonwealth Contractor Responsibility Program DOT Certification). Have an approved Lobbying Certification Form (if applicable). Have a statement on agency letterhead that names a person who has authority to enter into agreements with PennDOT on behalf of their agency and who will be responsible for submitting the final proposal in eGrants.

Have an established Central Vendor Management Unit (CVMU) number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and SAP Partner number (if applicable). Upon grant award, use email, telephone and other technology to stay in periodic contact with assigned PennDOT program manager and assigned Regional Comprehensive Planning Team and to answer inquiries and requests from the general public.

Most grantees are required to have an approved PCIT Legal Agreement to access PCIT Restricted Access sections on file before the start of the grant term. This restricted section will provide crash data resources and tools beneficial for building proposals, monitoring law enforcement participation under the Commonwealth’s highway safety program and for planning activities related to both finalized and emerging crash data trends.

Utilization of PennDOT's grant management system, eGrants , is required by all successful non-state government applicants, for all grant administrative interactions. Deliver services promptly. Manage public funds efficiently and ethically.

Collaborate with other community, governmental and private organizations. Develop data-driven problem-solving plans. Develop measurable goals based on multi-year data.

Adequately evaluate the success of a project. Have a Certification of Responsibility Determination (Commonwealth Contractor Responsibility Program DOT Certification). Have an approved Lobbying Certification Form (if applicable).

Have a statement on agency letterhead that names a person who has authority to enter into agreements with PennDOT on behalf of their agency and who will be responsible for submitting the final proposal in eGrants. Have an established Central Vendor Management Unit (CVMU) number, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and SAP Partner number (if applicable).

Upon grant award, use email, telephone and other technology to stay in periodic contact with assigned PennDOT program manager and assigned Regional Comprehensive Planning Team and to answer inquiries and requests from the general public. Most grantees are required to have an approved PCIT Legal Agreement to access PCIT Restricted Access sections on file before the start of the grant term.

This restricted section will provide crash data resources and tools beneficial for building proposals, monitoring law enforcement participation under the Commonwealth’s highway safety program and for planning activities related to both finalized and emerging crash data trends.

Utilization of PennDOT's grant management system, eGrants , is required by all successful non-state government applicants, for all grant administrative interactions.

Federal Fiscal Year 2027 Local Grant Opportunities* Child Passenger Safety Educational Initiatives Supplements efforts provided by the existing statewide child passenger safety project organized by the PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project (PA TIPP) by providing additional trainings for CPS technicians across the state, broaden outreach efforts, and distribute car seats to underserved communities.

\n PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa. gov ) Supplements efforts provided by the existing statewide child passenger safety project organized by the PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project (PA TIPP) by providing additional trainings for CPS technicians across the state, broaden outreach efforts, and distribute car seats to underserved communities.

PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa. gov ) Community Traffic Safety Project (CTSP) Traffic safety educational outreach programs to schools and communities targeting local safety issues identified through data analysis. Provide support towards national and statewide enforcement mobilizations and other programs.

Applicants for these grants must be a PA county government. \r\n PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa. gov ) Traffic safety educational outreach programs to schools and communities targeting local safety issues identified through data analysis.

Provide support towards national and statewide enforcement mobilizations and other programs. Applicants for these grants must be a PA county government. PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa.

gov ) Distracted Driving Observational Survey Informs countermeasure strategies for distracted driving safety by providing statewide data related to cell phone use while driving. Analysis of the collected data will be shared with local and statewide partners to inform existing messaging, programming, and enforcement. \r\n PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa.

gov ) Informs countermeasure strategies for distracted driving safety by providing statewide data related to cell phone use while driving. Analysis of the collected data will be shared with local and statewide partners to inform existing messaging, programming, and enforcement. PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa.

gov ) Distracted Driving Outreach Provides education and outreach to change dangerous driving behaviors across PA, especially among teen drivers. \r\n PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa. gov ) Provides education and outreach to change dangerous driving behaviors across PA, especially among teen drivers.

PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa. gov ) Development and facilitation of a DUI Court system, including judicial training in the area of DUI courts, establishment of new probation officers to monitor DUI court participants, and necessary equipment. \n PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov​ ) Development and facilitation of a DUI Court system, including judicial training in the area of DUI courts, establishment of new probation officers to monitor DUI court participants, and necessary equipment. PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov​ ) Judicial Outreach Liaison (JOL) Program Coordination of the Judicial Outreach Liaison position in accordance with national and state guidelines in support of the Commonwealth’s Highway Safety Program. \n PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov​ ) Coordination of the Judicial Outreach Liaison position in accordance with national and state guidelines in support of the Commonwealth’s Highway Safety Program. PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov​ ) Police Traffic Services (PTS) Program Coordination of local police participation in impaired driving, occupant protection, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and pedestrian safety enforcement countermeasures, including officer overtime, necessary equipment purchases, and associated training. \r\n PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov ) Coordination of local police participation in impaired driving, occupant protection, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and pedestrian safety enforcement countermeasures, including officer overtime, necessary equipment purchases, and associated training. PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov ) Statewide DUI Program Coordination Coordination of technical services in support of the Commonwealth's Impaired Driving Program, including specialized training and statewide coordination of the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program. \n PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov​ ) Coordination of technical services in support of the Commonwealth's Impaired Driving Program, including specialized training and statewide coordination of the Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC) Program. PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov​ ) Statewide Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) Program Coordination Provides administrative and technical support for state and local law enforcement participation in grant-funded enforcement operations in alignment with National Law Enforcement Liaison Program standards and best practices. \n PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov​ ) Provides administrative and technical support for state and local law enforcement participation in grant-funded enforcement operations in alignment with National Law Enforcement Liaison Program standards and best practices. PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov​ ) Statewide Traffic Records Program Support Coordination of activities designed to assist PennDOT with supporting Pennsylvania Police Agency crash report filing in addition to other services as identified. \r\n PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa.

gov ) Coordination of activities designed to assist PennDOT with supporting Pennsylvania Police Agency crash report filing in addition to other services as identified. PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa.

gov ) Statewide Traffic Safety Education Liaison and Public Participation and Engagement (PP&E) Coordinator Supports a qualified individual with expertise in traffic safety education to serve as a liaison between the Pennsylvania State Highway Safety Office (SHSO) and the traffic safety education community, particularly Community Traffic Safety Projects (CTSPs).

This role will also function as the SHSO’s Public Participation and Engagement (PP&E) Coordinator. Proposals should include a budget that designates funding for sub-grants to support smaller traffic safety education projects. \r\n PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa.

gov ) Supports a qualified individual with expertise in traffic safety education to serve as a liaison between the Pennsylvania State Highway Safety Office (SHSO) and the traffic safety education community, particularly Community Traffic Safety Projects (CTSPs). This role will also function as the SHSO’s Public Participation and Engagement (PP&E) Coordinator.

Proposals should include a budget that designates funding for sub-grants to support smaller traffic safety education projects. PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa.

gov ) Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Coordination of the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor position in accordance with national and state guidelines in support of the Commonwealth’s Highway Safety Program. \r\n PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov​ ) Coordination of the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor position in accordance with national and state guidelines in support of the Commonwealth’s Highway Safety Program. PennDOT Contact: Scott Kubisiak, Enforcement Programs Manager (717-346-8193; skubisiak@pa.

gov​ ) Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Education, Outreach, and Engagement Projects Provides education on Pennsylvania’s pedestrian and bicycle laws in communities where vulnerable road users account for a significant share of crashes. Projects should also address emerging issues and incorporate education on new or recent legislation affecting VRUs.

Funding may support community engagement efforts that directly involve affected populations in planning future programs. Multiple projects may be funded in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2027. \r\n PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa.

gov ) Provides education on Pennsylvania’s pedestrian and bicycle laws in communities where vulnerable road users account for a significant share of crashes. Projects should also address emerging issues and incorporate education on new or recent legislation affecting VRUs. Funding may support community engagement efforts that directly involve affected populations in planning future programs.

Multiple projects may be funded in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2027. PennDOT Contact: Christy Timbrell, Highway Safety Outreach Programs Manager (717-783-4577; ctimbrell@pa. gov ) *This page may be updated as new opportunities become available.

*This page may be updated as new opportunities become available. Frequently Asked Questions Who do I contact with questions regarding eGrants registration? Once preapproved to register, for further assistance with eGrants, contact Kelly Mohn, Statewide Programs Administrator (717-705-1194, kemohn@pa.

gov). \r\n For assistance with PA Keystone Login such as password resets, contact the Keystone Global Help Desk at 877-328-0995. Once preapproved to register, for further assistance with eGrants, contact Kelly Mohn, Statewide Programs Administrator (717-705-1194, kemohn@pa.

gov). For assistance with PA Keystone Login such as password resets, contact the Keystone Global Help Desk at 877-328-0995. Who do I contact with questions regarding additional grant info or completing the application?

​PennDOT program managers are identified for each grant opportunity and should be contacted for additional informatio​n about specific application questions. ​PennDOT program managers are identified for each grant opportunity and should be contacted for additional informatio​n about specific application questions. Who do I contact for general Highway Safety Program questions?

​General questions related to the Pennsylvania Highway Safety Program should be directed to RA-PDSHSO_GRANTS@pa. gov . ​General questions related to the Pennsylvania Highway Safety Program should be directed to RA-PDSHSO_GRANTS@pa.

gov . What is the process for an application to be created, approved, and submitted to PennDOT? Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest to RA-PDSHSO_GRANTS@pa.

gov . If preapproved, and upon successful registration with the eGrants system, applications can be created electronically for submission to PennDOT during the identified application period. Once the deadline for submission of proposals has closed, PennDOT will begin evaluating and scoring proposals based on established criteria.

Applicants will be notified if the proposal was successful, rejected, or successful pending revisions. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest to RA-PDSHSO_GRANTS@pa. gov .

If preapproved, and upon successful registration with the eGrants system, applications can be created electronically for submission to PennDOT during the identified application period. Once the deadline for submission of proposals has closed, PennDOT will begin evaluating and scoring proposals based on established criteria. Applicants will be notified if the proposal was successful, rejected, or successful pending revisions.

When are grant applications due? ​All grant applications are due by May 31. Additional opportunities may be offered throughout the year based on funding availability and approval by PennDOT and NHTSA.

​All grant applications are due by May 31. Additional opportunities may be offered throughout the year based on funding availability and approval by PennDOT and NHTSA. What are Proven or Evidence-Based Countermeasures?

​Research and evaluation studies have validated the effectiveness of certain strategies for improving traffic safety. These strategies are considered \"Proven\" or \"Evidence-Based\" and are given highest priority when selecting successful applications.

\n Proposals that include an innovative demonstration project/activity for which no research exists to support its effectiveness must contain a strong evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of the project at its conclusion. ​Research and evaluation studies have validated the effectiveness of certain strategies for improving traffic safety.

These strategies are considered "Proven" or "Evidence-Based" and are given highest priority when selecting successful applications. Proposals that include an innovative demonstration project/activity for which no research exists to support its effectiveness must contain a strong evaluation plan to assess the effectiveness of the project at its conclusion.

​Matching or cost sharing means the value of an agency's in-kind contributions that are separate from federally funded projects. ​Matching or cost sharing means the value of an agency's in-kind contributions that are separate from federally funded projects. What can be included in "match"?

​A match requirement cannot be met by funding from another federal grant. In addition, the funding cannot be counted toward satisfying a matching requirement for a different federal grant agreement. The organization's project director for the grant is responsible for making sure the matching amount is verifiable and must maintain records for three years starting on the date of the final claim for reimbursement.

​A match requirement cannot be met by funding from another federal grant. In addition, the funding cannot be counted toward satisfying a matching requirement for a different federal grant agreement. The organization's project director for the grant is responsible for making sure the matching amount is verifiable and must maintain records for three years starting on the date of the final claim for reimbursement.

What are grant agreement conditions? Grant agreement conditions are required components of a fully executed grant agreement.

These conditions outline the rules that apply to all grants and include: Federal Non-discrimination Clause Commonwealth Non-discrimination Clause Contractor Integrity Provision Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying Commonwealth Right to Know Law Provisions Grantee Certifications and Assurances Other applicable Federal and State conditions as identified Grant agreement conditions are required components of a fully executed grant agreement.

These conditions outline the rules that apply to all grants and include: Federal Non-discrimination Clause Commonwealth Non-discrimination Clause Contractor Integrity Provision Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying Commonwealth Right to Know Law Provisions Grantee Certifications and Assurances Other applicable Federal and State conditions as identified Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN) are used for financial reporting of grants.

A list of all programs can be found at SAM. gov . Assistance Listing Numbers (ALN) are used for financial reporting of grants.

A list of all programs can be found at SAM. gov . ​Competitive grants are selected based on the results of a scoring team and program manager review.

Grant proposals are scored on seven key areas: Problem Statement includes data beyond crash statistics Alignment to Strategic Focus Areas and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration goals Measurement of Results/Evaluation/Effectiveness Agency/Personnel Qualifications \n \n Non-competitive grants utilize an allocation formula based on crash data to proactively identify geographic locations/jurisdictions for project implementation.

​Competitive grants are selected based on the results of a scoring team and program manager review.

Grant proposals are scored on seven key areas: Problem Statement includes data beyond crash statistics Alignment to Strategic Focus Areas and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration goals Measurement of Results/Evaluation/Effectiveness Agency/Personnel Qualifications Non-competitive grants utilize an allocation formula based on crash data to proactively identify geographic locations/jurisdictions for project implementation.

What documentation is required when the grant involves a contract, subgrant, or Notice of Subgrant? Grantees shall follow state and federal law and procedures when awarding and administering contracts, subgrants or Notices of Subgrants of financial assistance to local governments and other vendors.

Grantees shall: Ensure that every contract, subgrant or Notice of Subgrant includes clauses required by state and federal statute and executive orders and their implanting regulations. Ensure that contractors, subgrantees or Notice of Subgrant recipients are aware of requirements imposed upon them by state and federal statute and regulation. Ensure that a provisions for compliance with 49 CFR part 18.

42 is placed in every cost reimbursement contract, subgrant or Notice of Subgrant. Ensure that procedures are established for routine monitoring and auditing of contracts, subgrants or Notices of Subgrants. In accordance with 2 CFR §200.

332(b), a Pre-Award Risk Assessment must be completed before establishing subgrants, evaluating each subrecipient's risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward for purposes of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring.

Review factors should include:\n \n The subrecipient's prior experience; The results of previous audits; Whether the subrecipient has new personnel or new or substantially changed systems; and The extent and results of federal and state awarding agency monitoring. \n \n The sponsoring agency is ultimately responsible for delivery of the activities in the application and finances.

Contractors, subgrantees and Notice of Subgrant recipients should keep the sponsoring agency informed of any changes needed to the project deliverables, budget, etc. \n A copy of the agreement between the sponsoring agency and the contractor, subgrantee or Notice of Subgrant recipient must be submitted to PennDOT for review prior to the contractor, subgrantee or Notice of Subgrant recipient incurring any cost.

Grantees shall follow state and federal law and procedures when awarding and administering contracts, subgrants or Notices of Subgrants of financial assistance to local governments and other vendors. Grantees shall: Ensure that every contract, subgrant or Notice of Subgrant includes clauses required by state and federal statute and executive orders and their implanting regulations.

Ensure that contractors, subgrantees or Notice of Subgrant recipients are aware of requirements imposed upon them by state and federal statute and regulation. Ensure that a provisions for compliance with 49 CFR part 18. 42 is placed in every cost reimbursement contract, subgrant or Notice of Subgrant.

Ensure that procedures are established for routine monitoring and auditing of contracts, subgrants or Notices of Subgrants. In accordance with 2 CFR §200.

332(b), a Pre-Award Risk Assessment must be completed before establishing subgrants, evaluating each subrecipient's risk of noncompliance with Federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of the subaward for purposes of determining the appropriate subrecipient monitoring.

Review factors should include: The subrecipient's prior experience; The results of previous audits; Whether the subrecipient has new personnel or new or substantially changed systems; and The extent and results of federal and state awarding agency monitoring. The sponsoring agency is ultimately responsible for delivery of the activities in the application and finances.

Contractors, subgrantees and Notice of Subgrant recipients should keep the sponsoring agency informed of any changes needed to the project deliverables, budget, etc. A copy of the agreement between the sponsoring agency and the contractor, subgrantee or Notice of Subgrant recipient must be submitted to PennDOT for review prior to the contractor, subgrantee or Notice of Subgrant recipient incurring any cost.

Do I need pre-approval for purchases? Purchases over $500 require PennDOT preapproval even if they are approved in the initial proposed budget. \r\n Single item purchases in excess of $10,000, the hiring of personnel, and out-of-state travel will require substantial justification and preapproval.

Purchases over $500 require PennDOT preapproval even if they are approved in the initial proposed budget. Single item purchases in excess of $10,000, the hiring of personnel, and out-of-state travel will require substantial justification and preapproval. What documentation is required when the grant involves equipment or software purchases?

​Purchases over $500 require PennDOT preapproval even if they are approved in the initial proposed budget. An Equipment Inventory form must be submitted for any items with a useful life of more than one year. Purchases for items over $10,000 will require substantial justification, as well as prior approval from NHTSA, and are to be included in the budget of the approved grant proposal.

​Purchases over $500 require PennDOT preapproval even if they are approved in the initial proposed budget. An Equipment Inventory form must be submitted for any items with a useful life of more than one year. Purchases for items over $10,000 will require substantial justification, as well as prior approval from NHTSA, and are to be included in the budget of the approved grant proposal.

What are cost-reimbursement grants? With a cost-reimbursement grant, the grantee must pay 100 percent of all costs associated with the grant award. Reimbursement claims are submitted to PennDOT, reviewed for eligibility, and forwarded to the Office of Comptroller Operations and PA Treasury for processing.

No payments in advance or in anticipation of goods or services will be made by PennDOT. With a cost-reimbursement grant, the grantee must pay 100 percent of all costs associated with the grant award. Reimbursement claims are submitted to PennDOT, reviewed for eligibility, and forwarded to the Office of Comptroller Operations and PA Treasury for processing.

No payments in advance or in anticipation of goods or services will be made by PennDOT. What types of costs are allowable under the grants?

​Examples of allowable costs include: Implementation of strategies to address traffic safety problems Public education campaigns Training and travel directly related to project goals ​Examples of allowable costs include: Implementation of strategies to address traffic safety problems Public education campaigns Training and travel directly related to project goals What costs are not allowable for reimbursement?

Costs that do not fall within appropriate state and federal funding regulations. Funds for office furniture, gifts, alcohol, entertainment, roadway construction, or roadway maintenance. Supplanting—using funds to replace routine or existing State and local expenditures or using these funds to conduct activities required by statute.

If it is discovered by PennDOT that grant funds were spent on unallowable items, the grantee agency will be responsible to reimburse the department. Costs that do not fall within appropriate state and federal funding regulations. Funds for office furniture, gifts, alcohol, entertainment, roadway construction, or roadway maintenance.

Supplanting—using funds to replace routine or existing State and local expenditures or using these funds to conduct activities required by statute. If it is discovered by PennDOT that grant funds were spent on unallowable items, the grantee agency will be responsible to reimburse the department. Where can I find grant reporting forms?

Tracking reports are submitted through the eGrants system. Tracking reports are submitted through the eGrants system.