GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION
AI Summary
The Governors Highway Safety Association is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to enhancing highway safety through strategic grantmaking. In the 2025 filing year, it awarded a total of $551.6K across 16 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model and making grants by invitation only. As such, it does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY FOR THE STATES AND TERRITORIES TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC SAFETY, INFLUENCE NATIONAL POLICY, ENHANCE PROGRAM MANANGEMENT, AND PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES.
Cause Areas
1
Traffic safety
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
$2.7M
57%
WASHINGTON REGIONAL ALCOHOL PROGRAM
$157.5K
3%
FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY
$156.4K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION?
No. GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION give?
GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Michigan, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION make each year?
In 2025, GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $552 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION fund recently?
In 2025, GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, WASHINGTON REGIONAL ALCOHOL PROGRAM, and FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING ALCOHOL RESPONSIBILITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION?
GOVERNORS HIGHWAY SAFETY ASSOCIATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.