Introduction

General Traffic Safety Proposals may be submitted by state and local governments, educational institutions and non-profit organizations. Proposals may be submitted for funding consideration under any of the 14 highway safety program areas (see “Highway Safety Program Areas” in Chapter 2, Section 2) for a yearlong (one-year) grant term.
All General Traffic Safety Proposals must include:
  • A problem identification (see Chapter 2, Section 3) that includes:
    • A problem statement.
    • Documentation of data.
  • A project plan that includes:
    • A problem solution.
    • Objectives, performance measures, and targets.
  • A budget (See Section 6 of this chapter) for detailed budget instructions.