# BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-bja-2026-172677-bja-fy26-body-worn-camera-policy-and-implementation/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363585

> Bureau of Justice Assistance offered grants of up to $2.0 million to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. Applications closed on September 25, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-BJA-2026-172677 |
| Agency | Bureau of Justice Assistance |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 25, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.835 |

## Who can apply

- 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 organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

For this NOFO, “Other Entities” refers to an authorized agency or consortium that acts as an intermediary to assist eligible law enforcement agencies perform law enforcement functions, such as regional or state level authorities, or State Administrating Agencies (SAAs); Other Units of Local Government: This includes towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, or other general purpose political subdivisions of a state; Publicly Funded Law Enforcement Agencies: Law enforcement agencies funded by states, federally-recognized Tribes, or units of local government; Publicly Funded Correctional Agencies: Correctional agencies funded by states, federally-recognized Tribes, or units of local government.

## What the grant funds

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the BJA FY 2026 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (BWCPIP) to Support Law Enforcement Agencies. This opportunity supports publicly funded law enforcement and correctional agencies for the purchase or lease of body-worn cameras (BWCs) and the development of comprehensive BWC programs. Since its inception, BWCPIP has responded to growing demand for reliable, real-time video evidence in criminal investigations and prosecutions. Law enforcement agencies across the country increasingly rely on BWC footage to enhance evidentiary documentation, improve prosecutorial outcomes, and document public encounters. BWCs also serve as a deterrent to assaults against officers and can help exonerate officers falsely accused of misconduct.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-BJA-2026-172677 still open?

No. It closed on September 25, 2026.

### Who can apply for BJA FY26 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 FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies?

Closed September 25, 2026. 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.