Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded $506,655.02 to Washington's Traffic Safety Commission under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) Section 405(E) Distracted Driving Awareness Grant, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2029. This formula grant supports the state's distracted driving prevention programs, including enforcement and awareness initiatives designed to reduce motor vehicle crashes, injuries, and fatalities. As Washington's designated State Highway Safety Office, the Traffic Safety Commission administers these federal resources to implement evidence-based countermeasures addressing distracted driving, leveraging the state's enacted laws prohibiting texting while driving and youth cell phone use while operating vehicles.

The funded activities encompass public education campaigns, high-visibility enforcement mobilizations, law enforcement training, and coordination with state and local partners to address identified traffic safety priorities outlined in the state's approved Triennial Highway Safety Plan and Annual Grant Application. The Commission may engage sub-recipients including state agencies and law enforcement partners to execute comprehensive distracted driving prevention strategies across Washington State, with all project costs reimbursed on a federal share basis through submitted vouchers.