Federal Grant Award Summary

Dallas County Commission received a $160,000 Project Grant award dated June 5, 2026, from the Federal Highway Administration under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program (CFDA 20.939) to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The grant, with a completion date of June 5, 2028, supports Dallas County's regional initiative to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries in Selma, Alabama. As a planning-phase award under the SS4A program, the funding enables the county to conduct comprehensive safety planning activities, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis necessary to identify targeted safety strategies and infrastructure improvements benefiting all road users.

The Comprehensive Safety Action Plan developed through this grant will serve as the foundation for Dallas County's roadway safety efforts, potentially informing future implementation projects and infrastructure improvements. The SS4A program, established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides competitive funding to eligible entities including county governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and multijurisdictional groups. This award aligns with the program's emphasis on data-driven planning to address critical safety challenges in local transportation networks.