affordable_care_act · USDOJ-OJP-BJA

BJA FY 21 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2021-31001

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $2.0M

Total Program Funding

$27.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 12, 2021

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY 21 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies. Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. The purpose of the FY 2021 Body-Worn Camera... up to $2,000,000 per award; $27,500,000 total program funding; ~80 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

County governments, City/township governments, State governments, Public And Indian Housing Authorities, Other eligible entities (+4 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•For the purposes of this solicitation, “state” means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puer...
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2021-07-12

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Department of Justice is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights, increases access to justice, supports crime victims, protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community. The purpose of the FY 2021 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies (BWCPIP-LEA) is to fund the purchase of body-worn cameras (BWCs) that are implemented as part of comprehensive BWC programs. Law enforcement agencies across the country and worldwide are using body-worn cameras as a promising tool to improve law enforcement interactions with the public. Some preliminary evidence indicates that the presence of BWCs helps strengthen accountability and transparency, and can assist in deescalating conflicts, resulting in more constructive encounters between the police and members of the community. Funding can be used to support pilot BWC programs, establish new BWC implementation, or expand existing programs.

Who Can Apply

For the purposes of this solicitation, “state” means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsState GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesOther (see NOFO for details)Special District GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $2.0M
Total Program Funding: $27.5M
Expected Number of Awards: 80
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 26, 2021

Application Deadline: July 12, 2021 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

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