BJA FY 23 Supporting Small, Rural, and Tribal Law Enforcement Agency Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program
At a glance
BJA FY 23 Supporting Small, Rural, and Tribal Law Enforcement Agency Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (Department of Justice). The application deadline was April 4, 2023. Individual awards are listed as up to $8M, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations (not small businesses) and others (see notice). Cost sharing is not 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
- Feb 6, 2023
- Close date
- Apr 4, 2023
- Award floor
- Not specified
- Award ceiling
- $8,000,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
Public and state controlled institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education) that have experience in managing and delivering training and technical assistance on complex criminal justice technology implementations at the national and local levels.
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.
OJP is committed to advancing work that promotes civil rights and racial equity, increases access to justice, supports crime victims and individuals impacted by the justice system, strengthens community safety and protects the public from crime and evolving threats, and builds trust between law enforcement and the community.
With this solicitation, BJA seeks to fund an organization that will design and administer a competitive microgrant program for small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies intending to establish or expand a body-worn camera program. The organization will also provide comprehensive training and technical assistance (TTA) services to law enforcement agencies funded by the same organization's microgrant program.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 16.835
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of Justice Assistance
grants@ncjrs.gov
202-514-9354
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, For-profit organizations (not small businesses) and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through this opportunity?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as up to $8m and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for this opportunity?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity O-BJA-2023-171563), 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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