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 2025 - 2026 program through December 3

Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) is accepting applications for the 2025 - 2026 program.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: All applications and supporting documents are due by December 3, 2025. The program has been extended this year -- Now all S4SD campaigns may run until April 2026!
Application

Current School Year

  • 2025 - 2026 Timeline Flyer

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
    Now due December 3, 2025

  • November 2025
    Selected schools notified and campaigns may begin

  • December 2025
    Check distribution to participating schools

  • April 2026
    Campaigns end

  • May 1, 2026
    Final presentation and mandatory documents due

  • May 2026
    Top S4SD schools are announced

  • Spring 2026
    All participating high schools are invited to attend the Ford Driving Skills for Life (hands-on event)

2025 - 2026 Winners

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    TBD

  • SECOND
    TBD

  • THIRD
    TBD

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