The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is preparing to announce a funding opportunity for the State Electronic Crash Data Collection Program, aimed at modernizing state crash data systems. This discretionary grant, with an estimated total funding of $250 million, is available to state governments and U.S. territories, requiring them to coordinate a single application process for their statewide crash data repositories. The initiative is crucial for enhancing the availability of standardized and timely crash data, which will facilitate better analysis and strategies for highway safety. Interested applicants must ensure a 20% contribution towards project costs and are required to electronically transfer crash data to NHTSA within five years of the grant's effective date. The application period is expected to close on March 20, 2024, with awards anticipated to be made by October 17, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Reba Dyer at nhtsaoam@dot.gov.