The Grant Electronic Management System (GEMS) provides a more efficient and paperless system for allocating funds, application entry, budgeting, tracking expenditures and carryover, monitoring grant performance, and supporting the development of reports required by state and federal agencies.
OTS Grant Application Outreach Meetings for FFY 2027
Traffic fatalities and injuries remain a significant problem in California. Do you have ideas to improve traffic safety in your community? Join us to learn how you can turn those ideas into action with grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).
The OTS will host a series of informational meetings throughout December, where you can learn about our grant programs and how to apply for funding. Grant funding is highly competitive, so join us to learn the essential strategies and best practices for preparing strong, successful applications.
December 5th from 9:00am-11:00am – Sacramento (Folsom) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
December 5th from 10:30am-12:30pm – Redding – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
December 8th from 1:30pm-3:30pm – Fresno (Kerman) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
December 9th from 9:30am-11:30am – Bakersfield (Delano) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
December 9th from 9:30am-11:30am – Tracy – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
December 9th from 10:00am-12:00pm – San Diego – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
December 9th from 2:00pm-4:00pm – San Mateo (Belmont) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
December 10th from 9:00am-11:00am – Orange County – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
December 11th from 1:00pm-3:00pm – Riverside – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
December 12th from 9:00am-11:00am – Los Angeles – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
December 15th from 9:30am-11:30am – Santa Rosa – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration
OTS Grant Application Resources
WATCH: FFY2027 OTS Grant Application Outreach Presentation
Traffic Safety Specialists
Law Enforcement Crash Data One Pager
TRIP One Page Handout
CalCrash One Pager
Applications
The Federal Fiscal Year 2027 grant applications are now available. Applications must be submitted electronically by January 31, 2026.
For additional application information, email grants@ots.ca.gov or call (916) 509-3030.
Registered Users
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Registration Form
CURRENT GRANTEE GEMS USERS: please reach out to your OTS Grant Coordinator for GEMS user changes.
NEW USERS APPLYING FOR THE FIRST TIME: please fill out the information below. GEMS user accounts are available to government agencies.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Processing time may take up to 24 hours. The registered user will receive an email from GEMS with a link to log in.
- Agencies/departments applying for the first time may have 1 registered user.
- Applications must be submitted by a government agency.
