Formula Grant 69A3752630000405EDEA

The State of Delaware Department of Safety & Homeland Security received a Formula Grant award of $199,481.33 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) for the Section 405(E) Distracted Driving Awareness Grant program. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029, supports Delaware's implementation of distracted driving countermeasures and public awareness initiatives. As a qualifying state that has enacted and enforces laws prohibiting texting while driving and youth cell phone use while driving, Delaware will utilize these funds to support state distracted driving programs consistent with federal regulations.

The grant funds specific costs associated with Delaware's distracted driving initiatives, including enforcement mobilizations, public education campaigns, and awareness programs designed to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. The funding is contingent upon Delaware's approved Triennial Highway Safety Plan and Annual Grant Applications, which detail problem identification, countermeasure strategies, performance measures, and planned projects aligned with federal highway safety priorities. Delaware will implement these initiatives through its Highway Safety Office, with federal reimbursement provided on voucher claims for incurred costs submitted through Electronic Transfer of Funds.