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.
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 November and December, where you can learn about our grant programs, how to apply for funding, and see a preview of our enhanced Grant Electronic Management System (GEMS). Grant funding is highly competitive, so join us to learn the essential strategies and best practices for preparing strong, successful applications.
November 10th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Auburn (Placer County) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration – Auburn, CA
November 19th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Ontario (San Bernardino County) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration – Ontario, CA
December 7th from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Salinas (Monterey County) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration – Salinas, CA
December 8th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Eureka (Humboldt County) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration – Eureka, CA
December 8th from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara County) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration – Santa Barbara, CA
December 10th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Visalia (Tulare County) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration – Visalia, CA
December 14th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Vacaville (Solano County) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration – Vacaville, CA
Date and Time TBD – Placerville (El Dorado County) – Register Grant Application Meeting Registration – Placerville, CA
OTS Grant Application Resources
FFY2028 OTS Grant Application Outreach Presentation: a pre-recorded version of the informational meeting will be posted in early December.
Traffic Safety Specialists
Grants At A Glance
LEL Brochure
1906 One Pager
Law Enforcement Crash Data One Pager
TRIP One Page Handout
CalCrash One Pager
Applications
The Federal Fiscal Year 2028 application period will open on December 1, 2026. Applications are due on January 31, 2027.
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.
GEMS Resources
