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Find similar grantsWork Zone Safety Grant Program is sponsored by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This program supports nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations in developing guidelines and providing training to prevent and reduce work zone injuries and fatalities.
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Work Zone Safety Grants - FHWA Work Zone Design & Construction Strategies Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) Work Zone & Traffic Analysis Work Zone Traffic Management LHSFNA/ARTBA Courses, Guidelines, and Products - LHSFNA/ARTBA is focusing on worker safety training and guidelines development. Products include a roadway safety awareness program CD and training includes the OSHA 10-Hour Training for Roadway Construction.
LHSFNA/ARTBA also produces a periodic newsletter about the Grants program. Wayne State University Courses, Guidelines, and Products - Wayne State University focused on utility work zones.
Products developed include a synthesis and needs assessment for utility work zone safety guidelines and training, and new guidelines, presentations, an instructor's guide, case studies, and temporary traffic control plan software on utility work zone traffic control. Illinois Institute of Technology Courses, Guidelines, and Products - Illinois Institute of Technology is focusing on work zone safety audits.
Efforts include: (1) developing highway work zone safety audit guidelines on a national scale ready to be adapted to State or local applications; and (2) establishing training programs and conducting training to State and local transportation agencies on implementing the guidelines and promoting best practices.
-->The FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant Program was established in 2005 through Section 1409 of the Safe Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. This initial 4-year, $20 million program provided funds to nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations to develop guidelines and provide training to prevent and reduce work zone injuries and fatalities.
In years since, and most recently under The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), additional funds have been allocated to continue the Work Zone Safety Grant Program, totaling more than $50 million as of 2024. This grant program covers three areas: Area 1. Construction worker training Area 2.
Guideline development Area 3. Guideline training for State and local governments, transportation agencies, and other groups. Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply for grants from the program.
To date, work zone safety grants have been awarded to 10 organizations through a competitive process.
American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Illinois Institute of Technology Laborer's Health & Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA)/ARTBA Michigan State University University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) University of Massachusetts (Amherst) University of South Florida University of Wisconsin (Madison) For more information on work zone safety grants, check the link below.
https://workzonesafety. org/training-resources/fhwa-safety-grant-products/ To view PPT files, you need the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer .
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National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) is sponsored by DOT Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The National Scenic Byways Program supports projects that recognize, preserve, and enhance designated scenic byways through planning, construction, safety, and related activities. Eligible projects include planning, design, construction, safety improvements, resource protection, interpretive facilities, and marketing for highways designated as National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads, State scenic byways, or Indian Tribe scenic byways. The program aims to enhance the scenic, historical, recreational, cultural, natural, and archaeological qualities of these corridors, supporting local economies and communities. For this round, only applicants who submitted by December 16, 2024, may amend or withdraw; no new applications are accepted.
Bridge Investment Program, Planning and Bridge Project Grants is sponsored by USDOT / Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This program provides funding for projects to replace, rehabilitate, preserve, or protect bridges on the National Bridge Inventory. It includes grants for planning activities and for bridge projects with total eligible costs not greater than $100 million. The program aims to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement over bridges and improve their condition in the United States. While state and local governments are primary applicants, the program has expanded eligibility to include metropolitan planning organizations, local, and tribal governments as direct recipients. Nonprofits are not directly listed as eligible applicants for this program. However, nonprofits could potentially partner with eligible entities on specific projects related to bridge infrastructure. Therefore, the fit score is lower because the direct eligibility is not confirmed, but the focus area aligns perfectly.