BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies
This grant funds law enforcement and correctional agencies to buy or lease body-worn cameras and develop related policies to improve evidence collection and accountability.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: September 25, 2026: Grants.gov submission deadline (11:59 pm Eastern) | October 2, 2026: Application JustGrants deadline (8:59 pm Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 per award; award floor is $0; duration varies by project.
Summary: Supports publicly funded law enforcement and correctional agencies in purchasing, leasing, and implementing body-worn camera (BWC) programs.
Key Information: Cost sharing or matching is required.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), supports the implementation and enhancement of body-worn camera (BWC) programs for publicly funded law enforcement and correctional agencies. The program provides funding for the purchase or lease of BWCs and supports the development of comprehensive BWC policies and procedures. The initiative aims to enhance evidentiary documentation, improve prosecutorial outcomes, document public encounters, deter assaults on officers, and help exonerate officers falsely accused of misconduct. The program responds to the growing demand for reliable, real-time video evidence in criminal investigations and prosecutions.
