DOT-SS4A-FY26-01: Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Transportation notices from 2026.
69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy offered grants of up to $25.0 million (at least $100,000) to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 500 awards worth $993 million in total. Applications closed on May 26, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 27, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25.0 million
- Award floor$100,000
- Total funding$993 million
- Expected awards500
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOT-SS4A-FY25-01 | March 28, 2025 | Closed June 26, 2025 | Closed |
| DOT-SS4A-FY24-01 | February 21, 2024 | Closed August 29, 2024 | Closed |
| DOT-SS4A-FY23-01 | March 30, 2023 | Closed July 10, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 27, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 26, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants include a metropolitan planning organization (MPO); a political subdivision of a State or territory; and a multijurisdictional group of entities described in any of the aforementioned three types of entities.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Safe Streets and Roads for All awards averaged $539,246; this notice allows up to $25.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (94% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this notice is to solicit applications for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants. Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 SS4A grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning and demonstration activities, as well as projects and strategies to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets for all users. Applicants must submit their applications via Valid Eval at: Planning and Demonstration Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_ss4a_2026_planning_demo/signup Implementation Grants: https://usg.valideval.com/teams/usdot_ss4a_2026_implementation/signup DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS THROUGH GRANTS.GOV All applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Applications cannot be submitted into Valid Eval after the deadline. Late applications will not be considered unless there is a technical issue directly caused by the online proposal submission system (Valid Eval), and the applicant contacts Valid Eval at support@valideval.com describing the technical issue no later than 1:00 PM ET on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Who has won Safe Streets and Roads for All grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Safe Streets and Roads for All (20.939) awarded $674 million across 1,250 grant awards, an average of $539,246 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City Department of Transportation | New York | 1 | $32.2 million |
| West Piedmont Planning District Commissi | Virginia | 1 | $20.4 million |
| County of Chatham | Georgia | 1 | $20.2 million |
| City of Richland | Washington | 1 | $15.2 million |
| Fayette County IA | Iowa | 1 | $13.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DOT-SS4A-FY26-01 still open?
No. It closed on May 26, 2026.
Who can apply for Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity?
69A345 Office of the Under Secretary for Policy accepted applications from colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity?
Closed May 26, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $25.0 million each. About $993 million in total across about 500 awards.
Who has won Safe Streets and Roads for All grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were New York City Department of Transportation, West Piedmont Planning District Commissi, County of Chatham. The program made 1,250 awards worth $674 million in that time.
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