BJA FY26 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies
Opportunity number: O-BJA-2026-172677
Program owner: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Summary: Federal grants supporting the purchase or lease of body-worn cameras and implementation of comprehensive body-worn-camera programs by eligible publicly funded law enforcement and correctional agencies.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance supports eligible publicly funded law enforcement and correctional agencies in purchasing or leasing body-worn cameras and developing comprehensive body-worn-camera programs. The stated purposes include improving evidentiary documentation, criminal investigations, prosecutorial outcomes, documentation of public encounters, deterrence of assaults against officers, and exoneration of officers falsely accused of misconduct.
Separate application packages cover publicly funded law enforcement agencies and publicly funded correctional agencies. Cost sharing is required, but the supplied source does not state the required amount or percentage.
Who is eligible?
Applicant types: The structured listing identifies county governments, state governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments, and other entities subject to the additional eligibility text. Eligibility is conditioned by the narrative requirements and applicable competition category.
Publicly funded law enforcement agencies and publicly funded correctional agencies funded by states, federally recognized Tribes, or units of local government. The narrative also identifies authorized agencies or consortia acting as intermediaries for eligible law enforcement agencies, including regional or state-level authorities and State Administrating Agencies, as well as qualifying units of local government. Applicants must satisfy the requirements of the applicable competition category.
What can the funding be used for?
Purchase or lease of body-worn cameras and development of comprehensive body-worn-camera programs for eligible publicly funded law enforcement or correctional agencies.
How to apply
Electronic submission is required. The listing provides separate packages for Category 1, Site-Based Awards to Publicly Funded Law Enforcement Agencies, and Category 2, Site-Based Awards to Publicly Funded Correctional Agencies. Applicants should use the applicable package and consult the BJA opportunity page and full NOFO for complete submission requirements.
Program contact
OJP Response Center
[email protected]
202-514-9354
Official sources
- Grants.gov Public API checked September 2, 2026
- Office of Justice Programs checked October 6, 2026
Grant details can change. Confirm all requirements on the official source before applying.