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.
Grant Recipient Roadmap
Overview
The SS4A Grant Recipient Roadmap includes four main steps and helps grant recipients successfully navigate the program.
The Action Plan section outlines the components of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and provides key resources to support SS4A grant recipients throughout the planning process.
This video describes the four steps that SS4A grant recipients will complete.
Grant Recipient Roadmap
Grant Recipient Roadmap
The SS4A Grant Recipient Roadmap includes four steps:
Onboarding
Grant Agreement Execution
Performing the Project Work, Getting Reimbursed, and Reporting
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.
Onboarding will occur as soon as practicable after grant recipients receive award notification.
Activities
FHWA will facilitate an introductory webinar to welcome grant recipients to the SS4A program, provide an overview of the program, and outline program requirements.
Recipients will be introduced to their primary SS4A Point of Contact, with whom they will be working from this point forward.
Outcomes
Upon completion of this step, grant recipients will understand where they can go for support and how to navigate through the program successfully.
Training and Resources
These introductory trainings provide information for understanding program requirements and what to expect throughout the program.
Introductory Webinar for All SS4A Grant Recipients
This webinar will provide SS4A grant recipients with an introduction to the SS4A program and describe next steps in developing and executing grant agreements.
Proven Safety Countermeasures
Proven safety countermeasures can accelerate the achievement of safety goals. These strategies are designed for all types of roads to address safety focus areas.
Zero Deaths and Safe System
Reaching zero deaths requires the implementation of a Safe System approach. Learn more about the principles that make up this approach and how to apply them.
2 CFR 200 and Administrative Responsibilities
2 CFR 200 Regulation
2 CFR 200 outlines the uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for Federal Awards.
Understanding the Uniform Guidance Requirement for Federal Awards
This free web-based training provides an overview of the Uniform Guidance Requirements by applying relevant requirements to the Federal-aid Highway Program.
Guidance for Grants and Agreements
The Guidance for Grants and Agreements outlines requirements for the Build America, Buy America Act provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
You are in Step 2: Grant Agreement Execution if you have:
Attended an SS4A grant recipient introductory webinar.
Timing
Individual timelines to execute the grant agreement generally correlates with the grant project’s level of complexity. However, grant recipients should aim to execute their grant agreement within 12 months of award notification.
Activities
Attend the Grant Agreement webinar.
Attend kickoff call with SS4A primary Point of Contact (POC).
Receive the Grant Agreement template, Terms and Conditions, and Exhibits from SS4A primary POC and begin work to complete the Grant Agreement.
Outcomes
Upon completion of this step, grant recipients will have a fully executed grant agreement, which authorizes them to start working on their project.
Training and Resources
Trainings that will help you get your grant agreements drafted, signed, and executed so you can begin your project work.
SS4A Grant Agreements Terms and Conditions
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This link provides the grant agreement general terms and conditions and exhibit documents for each round of funding.
2 CFR 200.201: Use of Grant Agreements
This guidance outlines the types of grant agreements and the requirements of an agreement.
SS4A Grant Agreement FAQs
This guidance provides answers to common inquiries related to grant agreement execution.
Grant Agreement Webinar
This webinar will provide SS4A FY25 grant recipients with an overview in developing and executing grant agreements.
Step 3: Performing the Project Work, Getting Reimbursed, and Reporting
You are in Step 3: Performing the Project Work, Getting Reimbursed, and Reporting if:
Your grant agreement has been fully executed.
Timing
The length of this step will depend on the grant recipient’s period of performance, as outlined in their grant agreement.
Activities
During this step, grant recipients will perform their project work and submit periodic progress and financial reports to FHWA. Please note that some projects will also be required to submit additional information.
Changes to grant agreements may require FHWA approval, and certain changes will require a formal grant agreement amendment. Work with FHWA prior to making any project changes.
During this part of the process, grant recipients can request reimbursement for eligible costs on a regular basis.
Grant recipients may also tap into educational resources and technical assistance through the SS4A Technical Assistance Center, or TAC. Technical assistance may include attending large-group Community of Practice webinars or smaller peer exchanges, requesting one-on-one help, or accessing the SS4A website.
Outcomes
Upon completion of this step, grant recipients will have completed work on their project, submitted their required reports, been reimbursed for their agency’s costs, and possibly used SS4A technical assistance resources to support their grant activities.
Training and Resources
Trainings that will help you complete the various grant administration and support technical project work:
SS4A Quarterly Reporting Webinar
This webinar provides SS4A recipients an overview of the quarterly reporting requirements for SS4A grants.
Payment Request Quick Guide for SS4A Grant Recipients
The Payment Request Quick Guide provides an overview of the payment request process, outlining what a payment request is, how it works, the roles and responsibilities involved, and the documentation required for successful processing.
April 2024 Community of Practice Meeting: Procurement
The April Community of Practice meeting provides SS4A grant recipients with information related to procurement standards documented within 2 CFR 200. The webinar discusses the 2 CFR 200 requirements that dictate how grant recipients acquire goods and services and answers questions about the procurement process.
Thought Starters for SS4A Solicitations
This resource provides practical thought starters to help SS4A grant recipients develop clear, well-scoped solicitations for consultant services. It highlights key considerations for describing project context, defining scope and schedules, and identifying appropriate technical qualifications, while emphasizing alignment with SS4A program requirements, grant agreements, and applicable Federal procurement standards under 2 CFR 200.
2 CFR 200.328: Financial Reporting
This resource outlines the grant reporting information that must be collected for each Federal grant award, and outlines the monitoring requirements for the grant recipient.
Delphi iSupplier Access
This resource provides instructions on how to access Login.gov and the Delphi elnvoicing/iSupplier portal for payment requests and reimbursements.
Tips for Completing Your PPR and SF 425
This resource provides tips for completing the required Quarterly Reporting forms, including the PPR and the SF 425.
Understanding the Safe System Approach
July 2024 Community of Practice Meeting: Safe System Approach
This webinar provides an in-depth review of the Safe System Approach and discusses how SS4A grant recipients can integrate the Safe System Approach throughout their Action Plans to maximize the benefits of their projects.
What is a Safe System Approach?
This resource outlines the Safe System Approach (SSA), which has been embraced by the transportation community as an effective way to address and mitigate the risks inherent in our enormous and complex transportation system.
Developing Action Plans
Strategic Transportation Safety Plan Toolkit for Tribal Governments
This toolkit provides resources to help Tribe's develop a Strategic Transportation Safety Plan
September 2024 Community of Practice Meeting: The Safe System Approach Peer-to-Peer Panel Discussion
In this webinar, fellow SS4A grant recipients will share their experiences incorporating this approach into their comprehensive safety action plans and projects. Participants will hear first-hand from their peers about how they made the SSA a key part of their efforts, the thought processes involved, and the factors that influenced and shaped their final products.
Reached the end date for your grant’s period of performance.
Completed your project work.
Completed your final reimbursement and reporting requirements.
Timing
Project closeout should occur within one year after the grant recipient’s period of performance ends.
Activities
To close out their grant, grant recipients must complete their required reports, submit their final request for reimbursement, and work with FHWA to initiate a closeout grant agreement amendment.
Grant recipients will need to work with FHWA to make sure that all requirements are satisfied in a timely manner and that their grant is successfully closed out.
Outcomes
Upon completion of this step, grant recipients will be notified that their grant is officially closed.
Training and Resources
2 CFR 200.344 Closeout
This guidance outlines the closeout process and requirements.
Introductory Webinar for All SS4A Grant Recipients
This webinar will provide SS4A grant recipients with an introduction to the SS4A program and describe next steps in developing and executing grant agreements.
SS4A Quarterly Reporting Webinar
This webinar provides SS4A recipients an overview of the quarterly reporting requirements for SS4A grants.
Payment Request Quick Guide for SS4A Grant Recipients
The Payment Request Quick Guide provides an overview of the payment request process, outlining what a payment request is, how it works, the roles and responsibilities involved, and the documentation required for successful processing.
April 2024 Community of Practice Meeting: Procurement
The April Community of Practice meeting provides SS4A grant recipients with information related to procurement standards documented within 2 CFR 200. The webinar discusses the 2 CFR 200 requirements that dictate how grant recipients acquire goods and services and answers questions about the procurement process.
Baseline Report Instructions
Link to submit Baseline Report