Safe Streets and Roads for All: $993.5 Million Available, Apply by May 26, 2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation opened the Safe Streets and Roads for All program for fiscal year 2026 with $993,488,194 in competitive funding. The program supports planning, demonstration, and implementation work aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries on roads and streets.

What the Funding Covers

• Planning grants for safety action plans and related road-safety strategies.
• Demonstration activities that test safety improvements before full rollout.
• Implementation projects that directly address dangerous roadway conditions.
• Projects and strategies designed to prevent death and serious injury for all road users.

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants include cities, counties, tribal governments, special districts, metropolitan planning organizations, and public higher education institutions. Multijurisdictional groups can also apply when the project spans multiple eligible entities.

How to Apply

• Deadline: May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
• Application portal: Applications must be submitted through Valid Eval for Planning and Demonstration Grants or Valid Eval for Implementation Grants
• Program details: USDOT SS4A program page

What to Know Before You Submit

The notice says do not submit through Grants.gov. Applicants should choose the correct Valid Eval portal, confirm the project type, and prepare materials early because late submissions are not accepted unless the portal itself causes the technical issue.

Source: Simpler.Grants.gov opportunity listing