O-BJA-2021-31001: BJA FY 21 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Justice Assistance notices from 2021.
Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $2.0 million to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 80 awards worth $27.5 million in total. Applications closed on July 12, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 2, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Total funding$27.5 million
- Expected awards80
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-BJA-2026-172677 | August 13, 2026 | Closed September 25, 2026 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2025-172461 | September 17, 2025 | Closed October 31, 2025 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2024-172141 | May 21, 2024 | Closed July 17, 2024 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2023-171562 | February 6, 2023 | Closed April 4, 2023 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2022-171093 | March 24, 2022 | Closed September 20, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 12, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
For the purposes of this solicitation, “state” means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation awards averaged $483,622; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (67% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. The purpose of the FY 2021 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies (BWCPIP-LEA) is to fund the purchase of body-worn cameras (BWCs) that are implemented as part of comprehensive BWC programs. Law enforcement agencies across the country and worldwide are using body-worn cameras as a promising tool to improve law enforcement interactions with the public. Some preliminary evidence indicates that the presence of BWCs helps strengthen accountability and transparency, and can assist in deescalating conflicts, resulting in more constructive encounters between the police and members of the community. Funding can be used to support pilot BWC programs, establish new BWC implementation, or expand existing programs.
Who has won Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation (16.835) awarded $126 million across 261 grant awards, an average of $483,622 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice and Security Strategies, Inc. | Maryland | 3 | $38.2 million |
| City of Houston | Texas | 2 | $3.4 million |
| City of Los Angeles | California | 3 | $3.0 million |
| Port Authority of New York & New Jersey | New York | 2 | $3.0 million |
| Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction | Ohio | 2 | $2.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-BJA-2021-31001 still open?
No. It closed on July 12, 2021.
Who can apply for BJA FY 21 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies?
Bureau of Justice Assistance accepted applications from colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for BJA FY 21 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies?
Closed July 12, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $27.5 million in total across about 80 awards.
Who has won Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Justice and Security Strategies, Inc., City of Houston, City of Los Angeles. The program made 261 awards worth $126 million in that time.