IIJA Section 405(g) Highway Safety Program Pedestrian and Bicyclist Education Media Campaign
This grant funds research-driven media campaigns to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety in Alabama, supporting evidence-based public education and outreach strategies.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Application Due Date
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 for new applicants for a one-year period; award period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027
Summary: Supports Alabama organizations in developing and implementing statewide media campaigns to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety and reduce related accidents and fatalities.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Division, funds the development and implementation of comprehensive public education campaigns aimed at increasing awareness and promoting safe practices for pedestrians and bicyclists across Alabama. The program seeks to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist-related accidents and fatalities by supporting projects that create culturally competent, evidence-based messaging and produce accessible media assets, with strategic placement in high-risk areas and among vulnerable populations. Grantees are expected to use data-driven approaches, coordinate closely with ADECA and stakeholders, and provide regular performance and outcome reports.
