The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local high schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School Graduation. Schools must include a presentation or activity educating students on roadway safety issues within their night’s agenda. Activities/presentations can also be held the week of the event. If the student education requirement is not completed, this may impact the outcome of funding from this grant. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such as venue rental, food or entertainment. High school must be located in the southeast district of MoDOT to be eligible for funding. Click here to view a map of the southeast district. Schools that are awarded grants may receive traffic safety education/promotional items. Grant applications are accepted January 7 - February 18, 2026.

If your school is selected as a grant recipient, funding will be sent directly to the school in the form of a check, with the MEMO line stating, "Project Prom/Graduation Grant". If this is an issue, please let Ashley Metelski know in advance.

Recipients are now required to send a short video/snippet of the roadway safety presentation/activity with students in attendance. It is also encouraged to send photos as well. Please send photos and videos via email or text (573-380-9432). Photos and videos may be posted to our website and on social media. Please obtain permission from the subjects prior to submitting.

Questions? Contact Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety Representative Ashley Metelski, 573-380-9432 or Ashley.metelski@modot.mo.gov. 

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School Information

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Who is hosting the event?*

Date of event*

Please specify which type of event your school is having*

Please confirm that a lock-in event is occurring after your Graduation/Prom.*

Location of event*

Estimated number of students at event*

Does your school have the required roadway safety activity/presentation planned yet?*

Would you be interested in learning about the free roadway safety programs that MoDOT has to offer?*

What activities will occur at the event?*

Clearly state your goal and action plan that will address drivers' safety issues in your school*

Your Contact Information

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Once you click 'Submit', your Grant Application will be sent to the SCRS Representative. The Executive Board will be reviewing all grant applications at the end of February. The SCRS Representative will let you know the Executive Board's decision then.