Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

Department of Transportation · State of California

At a glance

Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is an open California state grant opportunity from the Department of Transportation (State of California). Applications are due November 2, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $100K – $10M, with $370M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include public agency and tribal government. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Jul 10, 2026Posted
Nov 2, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Jul 10, 2026
Close date: Nov 2, 2026
Award floor: $100,000
Award ceiling: $10,000,000
Est. total funding: $370,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal and State — The HSIP funding source is Federal. In the meantime, state funds may be available from time to time for HSIP projects by funding exchange.
Matching funds: 10%
Funding method: Reimbursement(s) — If the application is selected for funding, the agency will enter an agreement with Caltrans. The agency uses their own funding to implement the project and invoice Caltrans for reimbursements.
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 3 to 5 years.
Expected award announcement: 7/1/2027
Letter of intent: Not required
How to submit: Online: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway-safety-improvement-program/apply-now
Latest change note: Still in editing.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Public Agency
Tribal Government

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Any California local agency that owns, operates, and maintains the public roadways can apply.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

Achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all local public roads.

Description

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), codified as Section 148 of Title 23, United States Code (23 U.S.C §148), is a core federal-aid program with the purpose to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The Division of Local Assistance (DLA) manages California's local agency share of HSIP funds. California's Local HSIP focuses on infrastructure projects with nationally recognized crash reduction factors (CRFs). Local HSIP projects must be identified on the basis of crash experience, crash potential, crash rate, or other data-supported means.

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in California), and plan for the required matching funds.
Find out how to submitOnline: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway-safety-improvement-program/apply-now Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Secure the matching funds commitmentGet the match documented (board approval, partner letters or budget lines) before the budget is final.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyKelly Mar · kelly.mar@dot.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before November 2, 2026Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Kelly Mar
kelly.mar@dot.ca.gov
1-279-599-0612

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)”?

According to the official notice, applications are due November 2, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Public Agency and Tribal Government. It adds: “Any California local agency that owns, operates, and maintains the public roadways can apply.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $100k – $10m and total estimated program funding is $370,000,000.

How do I apply for “Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)”?

Applications go directly to Department of Transportation, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/local-assistance/fed-and-state-programs/highway-safety-improvement-program/apply-now. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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