TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Routes to School Program for its third round of Planning and Programming (P&P) grants.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on May 2 for the 2025-2026 school year.

The P&P grants fund the development of SRTS plans, which also include an overview of existing conditions and public outreach. The plans also identify potential infrastructure and non-infrastructure solutions to help improve safety for children who walk, bike and roll to school. SRTS plans that were completed as part of the 2024 P&P grant program can be found at saferoutes.ksdot.gov/about-the-program#srts-plans.

All communities, school districts and organizations are encouraged to apply. More information on the P&P grant program, including the application, an informational webinar recording, and a question/answer sheet can be found at saferoutes.ksdot.gov/grants-and-funding. 

About KDOT Safe Routes to School 

Safe Routes to School is a comprehensive approach to getting more kids walking, biking and rolling safely to school. It provides kids and parents with a variety of activities, events and lessons, while also addressing local pedestrian, bicycle and personal safety concerns. Visit KDOT’s Safe Routes to School website at SafeRoutes.ksdot.gov/ to learn more and sign up for the quarterly e-newsletter.