Driver Education Program (Federal Section 402 Funding)

The Driver Education Program (402 DE) is a grant opportunity administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Safety Division, utilizing federal Section 402 funding from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The program supports projects aimed at reducing fatal and serious injury crashes on Oregon's roads, with a particular focus on safe road user behaviors and education/outreach for topics such as distracted driving, impaired driving, motorcycle safety, occupant protection, and pedestrian/bicyclist safety. Eligible applicants include government, non-profit, tribal, and non-profit community organizations. A 20% local match is required if all grant funding is used.