Formula Grant 69A3752230SUP4020CA0

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) was awarded a $1.9 million Formula Grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the State and Community Highway Safety program (CFDA 20.600) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025.

The grant funds will support OTS's administration of the State's highway safety program, as coordinated locally through State and local safety partners. As the State Administering Agency for Section 402 funds, OTS will work with State and local partners to address priorities such as impaired driving, distracted driving, occupant protection, and other behavioral traffic safety issues. Activities may include public awareness and education campaigns, law enforcement training, and demonstration programs. The Formula Grant program aims to reduce traffic crashes and resulting deaths, injuries, and property damage.