Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Sterling, Illinois received a $130,000 Project Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) on May 26, 2026. The grant funds support the development of an Initial Action Plan and supplemental planning and demonstration activities designed to enhance the City's comprehensive approach to preventing roadway fatalities and serious injuries. These deliverables align with the SS4A program's core objective of advancing regional and local transportation safety initiatives for all road users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motorists.

The project, which is scheduled for completion by May 26, 2029, will enable the City of Sterling to conduct planning and design activities, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis necessary to establish a safety action plan framework. The funding supports the foundation-building phase of the SS4A initiative, positioning the municipality to potentially advance to implementation activities and targeted infrastructure and behavioral safety strategies in subsequent phases. As a competitive award under the IIJA-established program, this grant reflects the City's demonstrated capacity in managing federal awards and its commitment to enhancing transportation safety outcomes.