Federal Grant Award Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the Maryland Department of Transportation a Formula Grant totaling $172,295.74 under the National Priority Safety Programs (CFDA 20.616) for Section 405(D) Impaired Driving Countermeasures, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2029. This funding supports Maryland's implementation of evidence-based impaired driving countermeasures designed to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities related to impaired driving. The award enables Maryland to develop and execute targeted countermeasure strategies outlined in the state's approved Triennial Highway Safety Plan and Annual Grant Application, including programs for DUI/DWI enforcement, public awareness campaigns, and impaired driving prevention initiatives.

As a qualifying state, Maryland is eligible to use these funds to support adoption and enforcement of mandatory alcohol-ignition interlock laws and 24/7 sobriety programs in addition to core impaired driving countermeasure activities. The Maryland Highway Safety Office will administer the grant through its Office of Planning and Finance in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and may leverage sub-recipients including state agencies, local governments, and nonprofit partners to execute targeted highway safety projects. Funding is provided on a reimbursement basis through voucher claims for documented incurred costs submitted via Electronic Transfer of Funds in accordance with the apportionment formula established under 23 U.S.C. Section 405(D) and implementing regulations.