Opportunity Information: Apply for BJA 2016 9199
Apply for BJA 2016 9199
- The USDOJ-OJP-BJA in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.835.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 08, 2016 and posted on Mar 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (Funding Opportunity Number BJA 2016 9199) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA). It is designed to help law enforcement agencies stand up or strengthen body-worn camera (BWC) programs in a way that goes beyond simply buying equipment. The program focuses on supporting full implementation, including the purchase and deployment of cameras, ongoing maintenance, and the often substantial costs of managing and storing video and related data. A central theme of the opportunity is making sure agencies develop the policies and procedures needed to run a BWC program responsibly and consistently, rather than treating cameras as a standalone technology purchase.
A key purpose of the grant is to promote thoughtful integration of BWCs into day-to-day policing practices in selected jurisdictions. The opportunity emphasizes problem-solving approaches that incorporate cameras into officer practice, along with attention to how these tools are implemented and evaluated. In other words, the funding is meant to support not only the operational pieces (hardware, storage, upkeep) but also the governance framework (policy development) and the ability to assess how BWCs affect practice and outcomes.
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, with an additional category of other eligible entities as clarified in the opportunity’s eligibility notes. The program falls under the funding activity area of Law, Justice and Legal Services and is associated with CFDA number 16.835. The award ceiling is $1,000,000 per award, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance anticipated making about 25 awards under this solicitation.
For timing and administrative details, the opportunity was created and posted on March 8, 2016, and the application deadline was April 27, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same). Overall, this grant opportunity is aimed at helping agencies build sustainable body-worn camera programs by pairing implementation funding with the policy development and evaluation components needed for consistent, accountable use.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program?
The Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program is a discretionary grant opportunity that supports law enforcement agencies in standing up or strengthening body-worn camera (BWC) programs. The emphasis is on full program implementation, not just buying cameras.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BJA 2016 9199.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
This is a discretionary grant.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program aims to help agencies build sustainable BWC programs by funding both operational needs (like camera purchase, deployment, maintenance, and data storage) and the governance framework (policy and procedures) needed for responsible, consistent use.
Does the grant only fund the purchase of body-worn cameras?
No. A central theme of this opportunity is that body-worn cameras should not be treated as a standalone technology purchase. The grant supports full implementation, including cameras, deployment, ongoing maintenance, and the costs of managing and storing video and related data, along with policy development and evaluation components.
What types of costs does the grant emphasize beyond equipment?
Beyond purchasing and deploying cameras, the opportunity highlights ongoing maintenance and the often substantial costs of managing and storing video and related data. It also emphasizes the importance of developing policies and procedures and supporting evaluation of how BWCs affect practice and outcomes.
Why does the program emphasize policy and procedures?
The opportunity stresses that agencies need clear policies and procedures to run a BWC program responsibly and consistently. The intent is to pair implementation funding with the governance framework necessary for accountable use.
How does this program view body-worn cameras in day-to-day policing?
The program promotes thoughtful integration of BWCs into day-to-day policing practices. It emphasizes problem-solving approaches that incorporate cameras into officer practice, along with attention to how BWCs are implemented and evaluated.
Does the opportunity include an evaluation focus?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly highlights the ability to assess how BWCs affect practice and outcomes as part of responsible and thoughtful implementation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The opportunity also references an additional category of other eligible entities as clarified in the eligibility notes.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The associated CFDA number is 16.835.
What funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the funding activity area of Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000 per award.
How many awards did BJA anticipate making?
BJA anticipated making about 25 awards under this solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on March 8, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 27, 2016. The original and current closing dates are the same.
What does "full implementation" mean in the context of this grant?
Based on the opportunity description, full implementation includes purchasing and deploying cameras, providing for ongoing maintenance, addressing video and data management and storage costs, establishing policies and procedures for consistent operation, and supporting evaluation of the program's effects on practice and outcomes.
What kinds of jurisdictions does the program intend to support?
The program is intended to promote thoughtful BWC integration into day-to-day policing practices in selected jurisdictions, as described in the opportunity overview.
What is the overall intent of pairing implementation funding with policy development?
The overall intent is to support sustainable BWC programs that operate consistently and accountably by ensuring agencies have both the resources to run the program (equipment, storage, upkeep) and the governance framework to manage it responsibly (policies and procedures), along with the ability to evaluate impacts.
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