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SS4A FY 2024 Grant Applications Now Open

Written by Jane Fielden | February 29, 2024

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) FY 2024 Grant Applications Now Open

The USDOT's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is now open for applications.This program offers grants to support regional, local and Tribal initiatives aimed at preventing deaths and serious injuries on our nation's roadways. The SS4A program funds regional, local and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent deaths and serious injuries on our nation's roadways. The FY24 SS4A NOFO has multiple application deadlines depending on the grant type and closes on Thursday, August 29, 2024, 5:00 PM (ET)

See below for important dates regarding this NOFO:  

  • Planning and Demonstration Grants
    • Deadline #1: Thursday, April 4, 2024, 5:00 PM (ET)
    • Deadline #2: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 5:00 PM (ET)
    • Deadline #3: Thursday, August 29, 2024, 5:00 PM (ET)
  • Implementation Grants
    • Sole Deadline: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 5:00 PM (ET)

Apply Here

The EMS community is encouraged to collaborate with their local government entities, metropolitan planning organizations and Tribal governments for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program to leverage these critical resources for enhancing post-crash care and improving roadway safety in their communities. With over $3 billion still available for future funding rounds, this is a pivotal opportunity to implement life saving projects and strategies that align with the U.S. Department of Transportation's vision of zero roadway deaths.

Your jurisdiction may have already received an SS4A Planning and Demonstration Grant. Now is an important opportunity to have a conversation about the importance of post-crash care. Click here to see if your jurisdiction is covered by an existing SS4A grant.

Click here for resources on how to have a conversation with highway safety partners around the importance of post-crash care.

 

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program Webinar Dates

Join the DOT for informative webinars designed to guide you through the application process:

Registration is required to attend these sessions. Please register in advance to secure your spot. 

Presentation slides and webinar recordings will be posted on the SS4A Webinar Series page. For questions, please contact us at SS4A@dot.gov.

 

Webinar Recap & Materials: Leveraging DOT Grant Funds for EMS Crash Response Improvement

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent EMS Focus Webinar, Leveraging DOT Grant Funds for EMS Crash Response Improvement. If you were unable to join the live session or wish to revisit the discussions, the webinar materials are now accessible online on ems.gov

Learn how EMS agencies are enhancing their response to roadside emergencies with SS4A grants, featuring insights from Paul Teicher, Senior Policy Analyst at the DOT - Office of the Secretary (OST), and Bruce Evans, Fire Chief of the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District, on effectively applying for the Safe Streets for All grant program.

About EMS Focus

EMS Focus provides a venue to discuss crucial initiatives, issues and challenges for EMS stakeholders and leaders nationwide. Be sure to visit ems.gov for information about upcoming webinars and to view past recordings.