Overview
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is the State Administering Agency for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) traffic safety grants to reduce roadway crashes, injuries, fatalities, and associated economic losses in Massachusetts. Applications for the State Traffic Safety Grant must focus on addressing one or more of the following road safety priority areas:
- Alcohol and/or Drug-Impaired Driving
- Child Passenger Safety
- Distracted Driving
- Motorcyclist Safety
- Nonmotorized/Vulnerable Road User Safety
- Roadside Safety
- Seat Belt Usage
- Speeding/Aggressive Driving
- Young Drivers < 21 years old
Please note that this funding is contingent upon the availability and release of funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. OGR reserves the right to amend any awards, rules, regulations or policies relevant to this opportunity if required by the federal government. Please continue to check this page for updates.
Eligibility
Only Massachusetts state government agencies are eligible to apply.
Key Dates and Materials
Key Dates:
AGF Posted: May 21, 2025
Deadline for Q&A Submission: June 18, 2025
Application Due: July 1, 2025
Award Announcements (Tentative): September 2025
Performance Period: October 2025 – September 2026
Application Materials:
FFY26 State Agency Traffic Safety Grant AGF
FFY26 State Agency Traffic Safety Grant Online Application
FFY26 State Agency Traffic Safety Grant Budget Worksheet
Additional Materials:
Subrecipient Risk Assessment Form
General Subrecipient Grant Conditions
Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Compliance Form