O-BJA-2026-172677: BJA FY26 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 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 13, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| O-BJA-2021-31001 | May 26, 2021 | Closed July 12, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 25, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 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 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.
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
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.
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-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.
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