BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies is a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant providing up to $2M for university, municipality, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-09-25 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- 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.
How to Apply
Up to $2M
2026-09-25
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies from Bureau of Justice Assistance, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Bureau of Justice Assistance before the deadline.
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BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies?
BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies is offered by Bureau of Justice Assistance and is generally open to university, municipality, tribal government, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies provide?
BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies provides up to $2M per award from Bureau of Justice Assistance. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies deadline?
Applications for BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies are due 2026-09-25 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Bureau of Justice Assistance, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies?
To apply for BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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