Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky $381,556.80 under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) formula grant, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. This Section 405(E) Distracted Driving Awareness Grant supports Kentucky's state distracted driving prevention programs designed to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. The funding supports implementation of evidence-based countermeasure strategies and public engagement initiatives consistent with Kentucky's approved Triennial Highway Safety Plan and Annual Grant Application.

As a qualifying state that has enacted and enforces laws prohibiting texting while driving and youth cell phone use while driving, Kentucky will utilize these funds to support educational campaigns, enforcement initiatives, and other distracted driving awareness activities. The grant operates on a reimbursement basis, with the state submitting vouchers for eligible costs incurred in program implementation. Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet, Division of Accounts, serves as the primary recipient and administrator of these federal funds in coordination with the state's highway safety office.