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BJA FY 20 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies

Bureau of Justice Assistance · BJA-2020-17732

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $2.0M

Total Program Funding

$10.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 5, 2020

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 20 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The purpose of the FY 2020 BWCPIP-LEA is to fund the purchase of body-worn cameras that are implemented as part of comprehensive BWC programs. Funding can be used to support pilot BWC programs, establish new BWC implementations, or expand existing programs. up to $2,000,000 per award; $10,500,000 total program funding; ~45 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Other eligible entities, State governments, County governments, City/township governments (+1 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•public agencies as defined in 34 U
•Deadline: 2020-05-05

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of the FY 2020 BWCPIP-LEA is to fund the purchase of body-worn cameras that are implemented as part of comprehensive BWC programs. Funding can be used to support pilot BWC programs, establish new BWC implementations, or expand existing programs.

Who Can Apply

public agencies as defined in 34 U.S.C. 10251(a)(6)

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $2.0M
Total Program Funding: $10.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 45
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 6, 2020

Application Deadline: May 5, 2020 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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