The Countdown is On! 2025 SS4A Funding for Safe Routes to School– Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 1 p.m.–2 p.m. ET

Join the Safe Routes Partnership for a rapid response webinar to help your community secure funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Safe Routes to School is well-positioned for success in this funding round—but with only 90 days to apply once the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is posted, now is the time to prepare. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is expected by March 30, 2025 and will be available here: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A. We are setting this webinar now to ensure you have the information to apply as quickly as possible.

We understand that communities may feel apprehensive to apply for federal funding in this moment, but this is a critical opportunity to make your streets safer for kids and families. There is only one window to apply this year, and as the Safe Routes to School field, we can’t afford to miss it! This webinar will walk you through the SS4A opportunity, provide clear guidance on how to craft a successful application, and give you the confidence to pursue this essential funding.

The webinar will include plenty of time for Q&A, and attendees will have the opportunity to schedule 1:1 time with Safe Routes Partnership staff to answer community-specific questions.

Don’t let uncertainty hold you back—register now and get the tools you need to bring safe, accessible streets to your community!

Want to get jump start on the 90-day application window? Start today; don’t delay! Here are three steps you can take now:

1. Determine if you are an eligible entity or if you need to partner with an eligible entity to apply: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/ss4a/applicant-eligibility

2. Determine which type of grant you are eligible to apply for by locating prior recipients in your community or region. Tip: make sure you check if there are regional or MPO plans that cover your community. https://www.transportation.gov/grants/ss4a/cumulative-awards

3. Register for a Unique Entity Identifier – this can take up to 30 days! https://sam.gov/

Featured Speakers:

• Marisa Jones, Managing Director, Policy and Partnerships, The Safe Routes Partnership