[Bureau of Justice Assistance](https://bja.ojp.gov/)

October 31, 2025 (Grants.gov) | November 3, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $2,000,000 per award; award floor $0; project period and total funding not specified.

Supports publicly funded law enforcement and correctional agencies in establishing or expanding body-worn camera programs.

Cost sharing or matching is required.

--- ## Description This program provides funding to support the implementation or expansion of body-worn camera (BWC) programs for publicly funded law enforcement and correctional agencies. The goal is to improve transparency, accountability, and evidence collection through the deployment of BWCs. Funded projects are expected to develop or enhance policies, training, and infrastructure for effective BWC use, strengthening the evidentiary foundation for criminal prosecutions, providing reliable documentation of officer-citizen encounters, and deterring assaults on officers. --- ## Due Dates - Grants.gov application deadline: **October 31, 2025** - JustGrants application deadline: **November 3, 2025** Applicants must complete the Grants.gov submission before proceeding to JustGrants. --- ## Funding Amount - **Maximum award:** $2,000,000 per project - **Minimum award:** $0 - **Cost sharing or matching:** Required - **Estimated number of awards:** Not specified Project period and total available program funding are not detailed in the current notice. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Other units of local government - Publicly funded law enforcement agencies - Publicly funded correctional agencies Refer to the [program page](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172461) for full eligibility details. --- ## Application Process 1. **Register and apply through Grants.gov** by the October 31, 2025 deadline. 2. **Complete the full application in JustGrants** by November 3, 2025. 3. Applications must address all program requirements as detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Supporting documents: - [Opportunity Overview (PDF)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/fy25-overview-bwc.pdf) - [Full Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/bja-2025-172461.pdf) --- ## Additional Information - Cost sharing or matching funds are required. - Projects must focus on policy, implementation, and sustainable program development. - A [webinar](https://bja.ojp.gov/events/fy25-body-worn-camera-policy-and-implementation-program-support-law-enforcement-agencies) will be held on September 30 for prospective applicants. --- ## External Links - [Program Page (BJA)](https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2025-172461) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360608) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=360608) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | OJP Response Center | [OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov) | For technical assistance or questions regarding the application, contact the OJP Response Center.

BJA FY25 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies

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