The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries.

The SS4A program provides funding for two types of grants: Planning and Demonstration Grants and Implementation Grants. You can learn more about Planning and Demonstration Grants and Implementation Grants.

Eligibility

Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 SS4A grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, infrastructural, behavioral, and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets. View the SS4A NOFO.

The following groups of applicants are eligible for the SS4A grant program:

• Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs).
• Political subdivisions of a State or territory (e.g., counties, cities, towns, special districts, certain transit agencies, and similar units of local government).
• Federally recognized Tribal governments.

Match Requirement

The Federal share of an SS4A grant may not exceed 80% of total eligible SS4A project costs. Recipients are required to contribute a local matching share of no less than 20% of total eligible project costs.

How to Apply

To apply, go to Valid Eval’s signup page and register for one of two account types, depending on the grant type you are applying to:

Register on Valid Eval to apply for a Planning and Demonstration Grant

Register on Valid Eval to apply for an Implementation Grant

You can also view the FY26 SS4A NOFO on Grants.gov.

Contact

For technical assistance with Valid Eval, applicants should contact Valid Eval at support@valideval.com.

Agency Contact Information:
Email: SS4A@dot.gov
Website: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A
Note: DOT will regularly post answers to common questions and requests for clarification, as well as schedule information for webinars providing additional guidance on the SS4A website

Deadline

Technical questions must be submitted by 5:00 PM (EDT) on April 24, 2026.

Pre-application eligibility review requests must be submitted for Implementation Grants by 5:00 PM (EDT) on April 24, 2026.

All grant applications must be submitted by 5pm EDT on May 26, 2026.