BJA FY 17 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program
At a glance
BJA FY 17 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (Department of Justice). The application deadline was February 16, 2017. Individual awards are listed as up to $1M, with about 63 awards expected and $17M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments and federally recognized tribal governments. Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 16.835 (Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Dec 13, 2016
- Close date
- Feb 16, 2017
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $1,000,000
- Est. total funding
- $17,000,000
- Expected awards
- 63
- Cost sharing
- Required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The FY2017 Body Worn Camera (BWC) Policy and Implementation Program will support the implementation, including the purchase, deployment, maintenance, data storage, and policy development of a body-worn camera program, and the necessary policies for law enforcement agencies. The program will play a critical role in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of problem solving approaches that incorporate BWCs into officer practice in selected jurisdictions.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 16.835
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of Justice Assistance
support@grants.gov
202-353-7193
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “BJA FY 17 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments and Federally recognized tribal governments. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “BJA FY 17 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $1m, total estimated program funding is $17,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 63 awards.
How do I apply for “BJA FY 17 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity BJA-2017-11221), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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