About this grant
Achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all local public roads. The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), codified as Section 148 of Title 23, United States Code (23 U.S.C §148), is a core federal-aid program with the purpose to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The Division of Local Assistance (DLA) manages California's local agency share of HSIP funds. California's Local HSIP focuses on infrastructure projects with nationally recognized crash reduction factors (CRFs). Local HSIP projects must be identified on the basis of crash experience, crash potential, crash rate, or other data-supported means.
Who can apply
Public Agency; Tribal Government Any California local agency that owns, operates, and maintains the public roadways can apply. Geography: N/A Matching funds: 10%
What it funds
Relevant to: California
How to apply
Read the full announcement on the California Grants Portal before you start. Contact: name: Kelly Mar; email: kelly.mar@dot.ca.gov; tel: 1-279-599-0612;
Who can apply for Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)?
Eligible applicants: Federally recognized tribal governments; City or township governments. Public Agency; Tribal Government Any California local agency that owns, operates, and maintains the public roadways can apply. Geography: N/A Matching funds: 10%
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Nov 2, 2026. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards: Up to $10M. Total program funding: $370M.
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