BJA FY 15 Body Worn Camera Pilot Implementation Program | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The BJA FY 15 Body Worn Camera Pilot Implementation Program (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2015 4168) was a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), intended to help law enforcement agencies establish or expand body worn camera (BWC) policy and implementation programs. The core idea behind the program was that BWCs can create both video and audio documentation of police-public interactions, and that early evidence suggested cameras may improve accountability and transparency, help de-escalate conflicts, and contribute to more constructive encounters between officers and community members. Funding was provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the awarding agency expects to have ongoing involvement beyond simply issuing funds, such as coordinating on deliverables, providing guidance, or requiring structured reporting as the project is implemented.

This opportunity fell under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category and was tied to CFDA number 16.738, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. BJA anticipated making up to 51 awards, with an award ceiling of $2,000,000 and no stated award floor, meaning proposals could range from smaller requests up to the maximum cap depending on project scope. A major condition of this program was a mandatory 50 percent match requirement, which could be met through cash or in-kind contributions. In practice, that meant awardees needed to show they could cover half of total project costs with non-federal resources, such as local funds, donated equipment/services, personnel time, or other allowable in-kind support, depending on the solicitation rules.

Eligibility was broad in terms of organizational types listed, but the detailed eligibility language narrowed who could apply for most categories. For categories 1 through 4, applicants were limited to units of local government and federally recognized Indian tribes that perform law enforcement functions, as well as departments or agencies that carry out criminal justice functions, including multi-agency combinations where one entity serves as the primary applicant. Category 5 allowed national and regional public or private entities, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, and institutions of higher education, as long as their work supported initiatives aimed at improving the functioning of the criminal justice system. For-profit applicants were permitted only if they agreed to forgo any profit or management fee, reflecting the program’s expectation that federal funds directly support public safety outcomes rather than commercial gain.

The solicitation emphasized building or strengthening a BWC Policy and Implementation Program (PIP), which signals that BJA was not only interested in purchasing cameras but also in ensuring agencies had workable policies, procedures, and operational plans to deploy BWCs responsibly. While the short description highlights the promise of BWCs for transparency and de-escalation, the program framing strongly suggests a focus on implementation fundamentals such as governance, training, operational use, and program management rather than hardware alone. Because it was described as a pilot implementation program, the intended outcomes likely included learning what works, documenting approaches, and building replicable practices that could inform future adoption and standards in other jurisdictions.

Key dates show the opportunity was posted May 1, 2015, with an application closing date of June 16, 2015 (the listing includes typographical errors showing the year as 2105 in a couple places, but the context clearly indicates 2015). The archive date is listed as July 16, 2015. Applicants were directed to use Grants.gov for submission, with technical help available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline (800-518-4726 or 606-545-5035) or by email at support@grants.gov, with support available 24/7 except federal holidays.

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