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Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD)

Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) is a teen driving initiative aimed at reducing serious traffic crashes, injuries, and fatalities among Michigan's most inexperienced drivers - teens. It is presented by Ford Philanthropy and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP). All Michigan high schools are eligible to apply.

S4SD accepting applications for the 2026 - 2027 program through December 4

Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) is accepting applications for the 2026 - 2027 program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: All applications and supporting documents are due by December 4, 2026. The program has been extended this year -- Now all S4SD campaigns may run until April 23, 2027!
Application

Current School Year

  • 2026 - 2027 Timeline Flyer

  • December 4, 2026
    Application Due

  • December 2026
    Selected schools notified and campaigns may begin

  • December 2026
    Checks are mailed to participating high schools

  • April 23, 2027
    Campaigns end

  • May 1, 2027
    Final presentation and mandatory documents are due on Canvas

  • May 7, 2027
    Top S4SD schools are announced

  • Spring 2027
    All participating high schools are invited to attend the Ford Driving Skills for Life hands-on event

2025 - 2026 Winners

  • FIRST
    Ontonagon Area Schools

  • SECOND
    Coldwater High School

  • THIRD
    Warren Mott High School

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