The Utah Highway Safety Office (UHSO) supports local efforts to improve highway safety by providing start up or money for new programs directed at identified traffic safety problems. Each year, the Highway Safety Office compiles a Highway Safety Plan that includes a performance plan to address the traffic safety challenges by setting goals and performance measures in specific a focus or program areas, and a listing of specific projects funded with the expectation they will have a positive impact on reducing traffic crashes and the resulting injuries and fatalities in Utah.
In FY 2026, funding is available in the following program areas:
For more information on individual programs, contact the relevant program manager found here: https://highwaysafety.utah.gov/contact-highway-safety/
Applications were to be submitted by March 28, 2025. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
Individual award amounts vary. Cost sharing/matching is required and ranges from 10 to 50% based on program area. Project periods will extend 12-months, beginning October 1, 2025.