Federal Grant Award Summary

The California Office of Traffic Safety received $1,367,603.40 in funding under the Section 405(e) Distracted Driving Laws Grant, administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) through the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616). The award, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2029, supports California's state distracted driving programs designed to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. As a formula grant, the funding is apportioned to the state highway safety office based on California's enactment and enforcement of laws prohibiting texting while driving and/or youth cell phone use while driving.

Under this award, the California Office of Traffic Safety will implement evidence-based countermeasure strategies and public engagement initiatives detailed in an approved Triennial Highway Safety Plan and Annual Grant Application. Deliverables include problem identification, public participation and engagement activities, performance measurement, and targeted projects using identified countermeasure strategies to address distracted driving. Grant administration occurs in accordance with statutory apportionment formulas and NHTSA's approval processes, with federal reimbursement provided on claims submitted for eligible costs incurred during the four-year performance period.