Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety grant funds available

St. Joseph, Mo. - Over the last several years, agencies and organizations across Northwest Missouri have received funding for programs aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities on our roadways. With preliminary reports showing 43 fatalities within 18 of the Northwest Region's 20 counties during 2025, and 15 fatalities reported so far in 2026, the work is not over yet.

To assist agencies in the fight towards zero deaths in Northwest Missouri and across the state, the Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (NWMCRS) is once again offering grants for highway and traffic safety programs and resources. Grant information, including eligibility information, is included below:

• Applications will be accepted through end of business Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
  • Grant requests may not exceed $5,000.
  • Organizations eligible to apply for these funds include schools, community groups, law enforcement, health departments, and more.
  • The program must address at least one of the emphasis areas identified in the Show-Me Zero strategic highway safety plan. These include occupant protection, distracted driving, speed and aggressive driving and impaired driving. More information can be found at: https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs/show-me-zero.
  • Grant funds are through reimbursement only. You must have a current vendor account with
    • For grants awarded, all reimbursement requests must be submitted no later than May 31, 2027.
  • Grant guidelines and online application can be found at https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs/Northwest-Region.

For more information regarding grant applications, please contact Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety Vice Chairperson Max Schieber (816-236-1471) or your local regional planning commission, as noted on the application.

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Grant Applications

https://www.savemolives.com/mcrs/Northwest-Region