Do you see speeding on your rural roads? Worry about children crossing busy streets? Want to protect neighbors from impaired driving? The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is inviting passionate Virginians to turn those concerns into life-saving action through its annual Highway Safety Grant Program.
Donor Name: Department of Motor Vehicles
State: Virginia
County: Fairfax County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 02/28/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
This year’s funding cycle places special emphasis on:
- Improving safety on rural roads
- Protecting pedestrians and bicyclists
- Reducing serious injuries and fatalities statewide.
Throughout the years, these grants have helped fund innovative programs that are making a real difference on Virginia’s roads. Past initiatives include Norfolk State University creating videos of student-athletes reminding classmates and fans to drive safely, the City of Roanoke sponsoring an artist-led contest to design eye-catching pedestrian safety messages displayed throughout the city, and law enforcement agencies such as Fairfax County forming specialized task forces to keep impaired drivers off Virginia’s roadways.
Funding Information
Grants start at $5,000.
Grant Period
October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.
Who Should Apply?
- DMV encourages applications from Virginia-based organizations with innovative ideas to improve safety, including:
- Law enforcement agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- State and local government agencies
- Colleges and universities
- Applicants should propose projects with clear goals and measurable outcomes and complete a brief grant training course prior to submission.
For more information, visit DMV.
