Each State administers its own program and develops its own procedures to solicit and select projects for funding. The program establishes two distinct types of funding opportunities for K-8 schools: infrastructure projects (engineering improvements) and non-infrastructure related activities (such as education, enforcement and encouragement programs). All funds obtained by an organization must be spent in the following ways:

1) Between 10% and 30% of the funds must be spent on public awareness and educational campaigns.

2) Between 70% and 90% of the total state funds must be spend on actual project planning and construction activities that will improve the ability of children to walk to school.

Because each state administers its own program, and most states now have a key point of contact, a Safe Routes to School State Coordinator. To request application information and information on eligibility requirements in your state, please refer to the FHWA State Coordinator Document to find your state contact:

State Coordinator Document
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For even more comprehensive information on the Safe Routes program, please visit the National Center for Safe Routes to School.

Funding at A Glance

For the most up to date information on how much money is available for your state, please visit the official funding page of the FHWA Safe Routes program.