Notice

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

The SS4A program, created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), provides $5 billion (2022–2026) to improve road safety and eliminate traffic deaths using a Safe System Approach.  The SS4A program is a major federal investment helping communities plan and implement road safety improvements, with a strong focus on data-driven strategies and eliminating traffic deaths nationwide.

Purpose:

• Reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries
• Support local, regional, and Tribal safety initiatives
• Align with the U.S. DOT’s goal of zero roadway deaths

Funding Status:

• $3.9 billion already awarded to over 2,000 communities
• About $1 billion remains for future funding rounds

FY 2026 Funding Opportunity:

• Application deadline: May 26, 2026 (5:00 PM EDT)
• Applications submitted through a competitive process

Eligibility:

• Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)
• Local governments (cities, counties, boroughs, etc.)

Grant Types:

1. Planning & Demonstration Grants
   • Develop or improve a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
   • Fund safety planning and pilot/demo projects
2. Implementation Grants
   • Fund actual safety projects and strategies
   • Requires an existing Action Plan
   • Can include infrastructure, behavioral, and operational improvements

FY 2025 Awards Highlights:

• $982 million awarded to 521 communities
  • 454 planning grants (~$296M)
  • 67 implementation grants (~$687M)
• Focus areas:
  • High-risk roads (1,000 deaths, 7,000+ serious injuries over 5 years)
  • Rural and Tribal communities (50% of awards)
  • Emergency response improvements (48 EMS-related projects)