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BJA FY24 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2024-172141

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Award Range

$0 – $2.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 17, 2024

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BJA FY24 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies. Bureau of Justice Assistance. With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support the purchase and lease of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by publicly funded law enforcement and corrections agencies as part of comprehensive BWC programs guided by sound policy and broad stakeholder input. In addition, the solicitation seeks to support... up to $2,000,000 per award; ~52 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Other eligible entities, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Special district governments, Public And Indian Housing Authorities (+4 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Any authorized agency or consortium that acts as in an instrumental capacity to assist law enforcement agencies perform law enforcement functions, ...
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2024-07-17

💡 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

With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support the purchase and lease of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by publicly funded law enforcement and corrections agencies as part of comprehensive BWC programs guided by sound policy and broad stakeholder input. In addition, the solicitation seeks to support demonstration projects that advance digital evidence management, leveraging BWC digital footage to promote evidence-based and procedurally just practices in agencies with established BWC programs.

Who Can Apply

Any authorized agency or consortium that acts as in an instrumental capacity to assist law enforcement agencies perform law enforcement functions, including regional or state level authorities; AND, units of local government

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesIndependent School DistrictsCity/Township GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsState Governments

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $2.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 52
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 21, 2024

Application Deadline: July 17, 2024 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

OJP Response Center grants@ncjrs.gov

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