O-BJA-2023-171562: BJA FY 23 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 2023.
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 51 awards. Applications closed on April 4, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 6, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Expected awards51
- 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-2022-171093 | March 24, 2022 | Closed September 20, 2022 | Closed |
| O-BJA-2021-31001 | May 26, 2021 | Closed July 12, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 6, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 4, 2023 |
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)
State, county, and local law enforcement agencies Correctional agencies that perform law enforcement functions University and college law enforcement agencies at publicly funded institutions Prosecutors’ offices Specialized police forces that are publicly funded (e.g., park police, independent school district police, transit police, or fish and game enforcement agencies) State or regional consortia that support such agencies, including state administering agencies (SAAs)
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
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to expand the adoption of body-worn cameras (BWCs) in state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, including correctional agencies that perform law enforcement functions. BJA also seeks to assist agencies that have existing BWC programs expand and refine those programs, and BJA seeks to promote the more effective management, sharing, and integration of digital evidence generated by BWCs within and between criminal justice agencies.
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-2023-171562 still open?
No. It closed on April 4, 2023.
Who can apply for BJA FY 23 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 23 Body-worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies?
Closed April 4, 2023. 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.
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.
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