CFDA 20.600 · Transportation · Active

State and Community Highway Safety

Federal assistance program administered by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), catalogued in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings.

$500K–$20M
Typical award range
20
Indexed opportunities
0
Open now
DOT
Administering agency

The verdict

CFDA 20.600 is an active Transportation program with 20 indexed Grants.gov opportunities - 0 open for application right now.

$500K–$20M
typical award range (SAM.gov)
-
next application deadline
$1.0 million
largest award ceiling indexed
5%
of the catalog is Transportation

Program overview. CFDA 20.600 - State and Community Highway Safety - is a federal assistance listing in the Transportation category, administered by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The typical award range cataloged on SAM.gov is $500,000 to $20.0 million. The program is currently active in the SAM.gov Assistance Listings database. Eligible applicants include State or Local Government.

Funding opportunities. PlainGrants has indexed 20 Grants.gov opportunity announcements tied to CFDA 20.600. Of those, 0 are currently open for applications and 20 have closed. The largest award ceiling seen across these announcements is $1.0 million. Individual Notice of Funding Opportunity documents on Grants.gov carry the exact deadlines, required forms, and submission instructions.

Next steps. Before applying for CFDA 20.600, confirm your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID (UEI) - these are mandatory for every federal funding instrument. Read the current Notice of Funding Opportunity end-to-end, paying close attention to the cost-share or matching requirement, the evaluation criteria, and the narrative page limits. Many federal grants in this category require audit trails, performance reports, and matching documentation, budget administrative capacity accordingly. For structural help, the guides linked below cover SAM.gov setup, NOFO interpretation, and common rejection reasons.

Where Transportation sits in the federal catalog

Transportation accounts for 26 of the 504 catalogued programs (5%). This is one of them.

Programs21%18.5%10.3%8.7%8.3%17.7%HealthEducationAgricultureScience & ResearchBusiness & Economic DevelopmentEnvironmentPublic SafetyOther
Share of the 504 federal assistance programs by functional category, SAM.gov Assistance Listings
Typical award as share of ceiling 2.5%

$500,000 to $20.0 million

Program Description

Formula grants to states for highway safety programs addressing traffic safety laws, enforcement, and education.

Who Is Eligible?

State or Local Government

Ready to Apply?

Visit the official program website for current application requirements and deadlines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CFDA 20.600 grant program?
CFDA 20.600 is the "State and Community Highway Safety" program administered by U.S. Department of Transportation. Formula grants to states for highway safety programs addressing traffic safety laws, enforcement, and education.
Who is eligible for State and Community Highway Safety?
Eligible applicants include: State or Local Government. Always verify current eligibility requirements directly with the awarding agency, as requirements can change between funding cycles.
How much funding is available through CFDA 20.600?
The typical award range for this program is $500,000 to $20.0 million. Actual amounts depend on available appropriations, the number of applicants, and the scope of the proposed project. Check the current Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for exact figures.
How do I apply for this federal grant?
Most federal grants require registration in SAM.gov and submission through Grants.gov. Start by reading the program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific instructions, deadlines, and required documents. See our step-by-step guide for the full application process.
What is the application deadline for State and Community Highway Safety?
The listed deadline is Annual. Deadlines vary by funding cycle, so always verify with the current NOFO on Grants.gov.
Where can I find more transportation grants?
PlainGrants lists transportation grant programs from across federal agencies. Browse all Transportation grants by category, or use our Eligibility Finder to filter programs by your organization type and funding needs.

What to do next

Turn CFDA 20.600 into an application.

  • Confirm your organization is eligible and registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity ID before the next deadline. Check eligibility
  • Read the application path end-to-end, forms, narratives, and deadlines live in the current NOFO on Grants.gov. How to apply
  • Compare with the other Transportation programs to pick the best fit for your project. All Transportation grants

Award ranges and deadlines reflect the SAM.gov catalog snapshot; always verify against the live NOFO before applying.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings (CFDA) and is for informational purposes only. Program requirements, deadlines, and availability change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the awarding agency before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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