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Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program

General Grant Program Information

Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program. Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, infrastructure, and behavioral and operational initiatives to prevent fatalities and serious injuries on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation, motorists, and commercial vehicle operators.

Opportunity Status:
Open
Posted Date:
03/27/2026
Close Date:
05/26/2026
Eligible Applicants:
State Governments; Local Governments; Federally Recognized Tribes and Affiliated Groups; Planning and Project Organizations; Transportation Providers and Operators; Academic and Research Institutions; U.S. Territories
Eligible Activities:
Planning; Construction; Equipment and Materials; Operations and Maintenance; Technology Demonstrations and Deployment; Technical Assistance, Workforce Development, and Training/Education; Accessibility
Transportation Type:
Bike/Ped Roadway Transit
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$993,488,194
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Match Waiver:
No
Rural Set-Aside:
No
Tribal Set-Aside:
No
Grant Opportunity ID:
DOT-SS4A-FY26-01
Grant Opportunity Link:
Grants.gov Opportunity: Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity
Links to Additional Information:
Agency:
USDOT / Office of the Secretary of Transportation (OST)

Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants include the following: 

  • Metropolitan planning organizations;
  • Political subdivisions of a State or territory (e.g., cities, towns, counties);
  • Federally recognized Tribal governments; and
  • A multijurisdictional group of entities described in any of the aforementioned three types of entities.

Eligible project types include the following:

  • Develop a comprehensive safety action plan (Action Plan). 
  • Conduct supplemental safety planning to enhance an Action Plan.
  • Carry out demonstration activities to inform the development of, or an update to, an Action Plan.
  • Perform planning, design, and development activities for projects and strategies identified in an Action Plan. 
  • Implement projects and strategies identified in an Action Plan that address roadway safety problems.
     

Funding Information

This Notice makes available up to $993,488,194 for FY 2026 grants:

  • $687,809,874 is available for Implementation Grants. 40-70 awards are expected, with a funding range of $2,500,000 to $25,000,000. 
  • $305,678,320 is available for Planning and Demonstration Grants. 400-700 awards are expected, with a funding range of $100,000 to $5,000,000.

Contact Information

Andrew Emanuele – Grantor
ss4a@dot.gov

Disclaimer:
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