Traffic Safety Grant Investment and eGrants Platform Launch

NHTSA Press Releases

Published March 30th, 2026

Detected March 30th, 2026

Summary

NHTSA announced a $665 million investment into traffic safety initiatives to protect Americans on roadways. The funding provides state highway safety offices with resources to address distracted driving, unbelted driving, impaired driving, and excessive speed. NHTSA also launched its modernized eGrants electronic grants management system to streamline how states apply for and manage federal safety funding.

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NHTSA has allocated $665 million in federal traffic safety funding to state highway safety offices for FY2026. This formula grant program supports state activities including traffic enforcement, child safety seat programs, post-crash care, and public education campaigns targeting key behavioral risks. The agency simultaneously launched the second phase of its eGrants platform, a modernized electronic grants management system designed to simplify the application and tracking process for state recipients.

State highway safety offices and their grantees should review the award allocations published on NHTSA's website and begin utilizing the new eGrants system for managing federal safety resources. This is an informational announcement of existing grant program distribution rather than a regulatory change imposing new compliance obligations on private entities. No penalties or new reporting requirements are associated with this funding announcement.

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Trump’s Transportation Department Invests $665 Million to Improve Traffic Safety Initiatives, Save Lives

NHTSA launches eGrants platform to help states get needed resources faster

Share: March 30, 2026 | Washington, DC The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today invested $665 million into traffic safety initiatives that protect Americans on roadways. This funding provides state highway safety offices with critical resources to address their most challenging traffic safety issues such as distracted driving, unbelted driving, impaired driving, and excessive speed. States may use these resources for traffic enforcement activities, child safety seat clinics, post-crash care, and public education.

“ Under Secretary Duffy, we are supporting states, law enforcement, and paramedics with the resources they need to do their jobs and keep American families safe,” said NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison. “We are partnering with states across America to target traffic risks and save lives.”

Award amounts allocated to each state and territory are available on NHTSA’s website.

NHTSA also launched the second major element of its modernized electronic grants management system, known as eGrants. This will ease the process by which states apply for grants.

“ Thanks to NHTSA’s new-and-improved eGrants software, states can more seamlessly apply for, manage, and track federal safety resources,” Administrator Morrison added. “This launch marks a pivotal step in NHTSA’s efforts to modernize its formula grant program, streamlining how states access funding.”

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