Skip to main content
Strive For a Safer Drive

Strive For a Safer Drive

Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) Video

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 2025-2026 Program

Strive for a Safer Drive (S4SD) is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 program.
All applications and supporting documents are due by November 14, 2025.
The program has been extended this year -- Now all S4SD campaigns may run until April 2026!

Current School Year:

2025-2026 Timeline

  • Application Due - November 14, 2025
  • Selected Schools Notified and Campaigns May Begin - November
  • Check Distribution to Participating Schools - December
  • Campaigns End - April 2026
  • Final Presentation and Mandatory Documents Due - May 1, 2025
  • Top S4SD Schools are Announced - May 2026
  • All Participating High Schools Are Invited to Attend the Ford's Driving Schools for Life (hands on event) - Spring 2026


2025-2026 S4SD Newsletters

                      

2025-2026 Winners

First -
Second -
Third -

Past Campaign Winners

 

Application and Information

Toolkit

Contact

Ford Driving Skills for Life Hands-On Events