Safe Streets and Roads for All Funding Opportunity

The USDOT’s FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program offers competitive grants aimed at enhancing roadway safety for all users by funding planning, infrastructure, and operational initiatives. A total of $982,260,494 is available for FY 2025, split between $580 million for Implementation Grants and $402 million for Planning and Demonstration Grants. Eligible applicants include local government bodies, metropolitan planning organizations, and federally recognized Tribes, and projects must significantly address roadway safety concerns. The application process requires submissions via Valid Eval, with key deadlines set for June 26, 2025. To ensure equitable investments, at least 40% of the funds must focus on developing comprehensive safety action plans. The SS4A program prioritizes safety strategies that incorporate innovative approaches and stakeholder engagement, ultimately aiming to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on public roadways while fostering effective planning and demonstration activities. This program reflects federal efforts to enhance roadway design and operational safety, responding to a growing national focus on reducing roadway-related fatalities.