The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or high school graduation. Events must include a presentation or activity educating students on highway safety issues within their night’s agenda. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such as location rental, food or entertainment.
“These supervised events provide a safe, fun environment for students to celebrate their special event with friends,” said Southeast District Traffic Engineer Craig Compas. “Lives can be changed in seconds by a bad decision like drinking and driving. We want these special events and milestones to be filled with good memories and unmarred by tragedy.”
Compas explained that many substance-impaired drivers are younger than 21.
The coalition will accept grant applications through Feb. 18. Interested schools and/or their sponsors can submit the online grant application by visiting www.savemolives.com/mcrs/project-prom-graduation-grant. Funding is available for up to 40 local schools.
For additional information, contact Southeast Coalition Coordinator Ashley Metelski at 573-472-5885 or MoDOT’s Customer Service Center at 888-ASK-MoDOT (888-275-6636), or visit the Southeast Coalition’s website at www.savemolives.com/se.
