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Welcome to the Safe Streets and Roads for All Clearinghouse

The SS4A program provides funding and technical assistance to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries and to strengthen communities’ approach to roadway safety for all users.
Our shared goal is zero roadway fatalities. The SS4A Clearinghouse provides information and resources to help communities successfully carry out their SS4A planning, demonstration, and implementation projects to save lives and prevent serious injuries on our nation's streets and roads.
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Grant Recipient Roadmap

Grant Recipient Roadmap

The SS4A Grant Recipient Roadmap includes four steps:
  1. Onboarding
  2. Grant Agreement Execution
  3. Performing the Project Work, Getting Reimbursed, and Reporting
  4. Project Closeout
Click each of these steps and explore their activities, timing, and outcomes.
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Onboarding

Grant recipients will attend welcome activities hosted by FHWA to learn about the SS4A program and understand program requirements. This will ensure that grant recipients are equipped to navigate the program successfully.
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Grant Agreement Execution

The grant agreement is a legal document signed by the grant recipient and FHWA that authorizes grant recipients to start working on their project. During this step of the process, grant recipients will draft and execute their grant agreements.
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Performing the Project Work, Getting Reimbursed, and Reporting

Grant recipients will perform their project work as outlined in the agreement and complete grant administration requirements such as submitting required progress and financial reports and request reimbursements for eligible costs on a regular basis.
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Project Closeout

Once project activities are completed, recipients will submit all final reports, reimbursement requests, and initiate a closeout grant agreement amendment. Grant recipients will receive notification when their project is officially closed out.
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Grant Recipient Roadmap

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Image Credit: AdobeStock_482691976

The SS4A Grant Recipient Roadmap includes four steps and helps grant recipients successfully navigate the program:

  1. Onboarding
  2. Grant Agreement Execution
  3. Performing the Project Work, Getting Reimbursed, and Reporting
  4. Project Closeout

Click each step to learn about its timing, activities, and outcomes.

Yellow pedestrian crossing sign against a cloudy blue sky. Image Credit: AdobeStock_287869399
Image Credit: AdobeStock_287869399

Grant recipients will attend welcome activities hosted by FHWA to learn about the SS4A program and understand program requirements. This will ensure that grant recipients are equipped to navigate the program successfully.

hand signing a document with a pen. Image Credit: AdobeStock_341214580
Image Credit: AdobeStock_341214580

The grant agreement is a legal document signed by the grant recipient and FHWA that authorizes grant recipients to start working on their project. During this step of the process, grant recipients will draft and execute their grant agreements.

binder labeled 'GRANTS' resting on top of paper with line graph. Image Credit: AdobeStock_79158255
Image Credit: AdobeStock_79158255

Grant recipients will perform their project work as outlined in the agreement and complete grant administration requirements such as submitting required progress and financial reports and request reimbursements for eligible costs on a regular basis.

Road shared by pedestrians, cyclists, and a car with a city skyline in the background. Image Credit: FHWA
Image Credit: FHWA

Once project activities are completed, recipients will submit all final reports, reimbursement requests, and initiate a closeout grant agreement amendment. Grant recipients will receive notification when their project is officially closed out.

Search the SS4A Resource Library

The SS4A Resource Library is a compilation of materials that provide guidance, references, and research at every step of the Grant Recipient Roadmap.
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Events

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August 2024 SS4A CoP Peer Exchange: Comprehensive Safety Action Plans and Your Safety Story
The SS4A Community of Practice's third peer exchange will be on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 and will focus on Comprehensive Safety Action Plans (Action Plans) and your safety story. The August Peer Exchange is open to Planning and Demonstration grant recipients working on their Action Plans. The August meeting will be limited to 50 participants.
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Frequently Asked Questions

I’m new to the SS4A grant program. Where do I start?

Welcome! Use the Grant Recipient Roadmap to find key information and resources for each grant step.

How do I find resources relevant to my community’s unique needs?

Visit the SS4A Resource Library and use the Search Bar or Filter Menus to find applicable resources.

I need more help! Who can assist me?

The SS4A Technical Assistance Center offers resources and one-on-one support.

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