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SRT Body-Worn Camera – SRT BWC Application & Grant Process Application & Grant Process Digital Evidence Management Prosecutor BWC Policy Guidelines Tribal BWC Policy Guidelines Welcome to the Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Website. Funding for the Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera program (SRT BWC) is now available. We have a two-step registration process.
Click anywhere here to begin registration and to access the application kit. The application deadline is on 11:59pm PT March 12, 2026. The SRT BWC program provides funds for body-worn cameras to: 1) any law enforcement department with 50 or fewer full-time sworn personnel; 2) rural agencies (those agencies within non-urban or non-metro counties); and 3) federally-recognized tribal agencies.
Welcome to the world of body-worn cameras (BWC) for Small, Rural, and Tribal (SRT) law enforcement agencies. We hope that this site provides you with timely, relevant, and useful information about body-worn cameras (BWCs). The SRT micro-grant program is funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and operated by Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. (JSS).
The purpose of this initiative is to provide funds and technical support to small, rural, and tribal agencies to implement body-worn cameras. Intro to the SRTBWC Grant Program The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance announced that it will award $6 million to 170 small, rural and tribal law enforcement agencies for body-worn cameras.
The grantees include 112 small towns, 40 county sheriff’s and county policy agencies, 12 federally-recognized tribal law enforcement agencies, and six university/ technical school law enforcement agencies across 46 states. The awards are in addition to the over $17. 56 million that was awarded in 2021, 2022 and 2023 to support body-worn camera programs in small, rural and tribal law enforcement agencies.
Click here to see the list of awards. Each month, SRT-BWC Micro-Grantees are sharing their success stories as they report their progress. We are featuring these stories to help build knowledge about how body-worn camera programs are helping agencies across the country.
Click here to review these stories and learn more about this program innovation. Submit your success stories in your monthly reports to be featured. Do you have BWC-related questions?
Do your officers have concerns about BWC implementation? Do you need to know the pros and cons of policy options? Do you seek guidance on how to use the BWC footage in training for your officers?
Robert “Bob” Haas, a retired Police Commissioner with over 40 years of experience in policing, is offering his expertise as you address these important issues. He has extensive knowledge in policing reform measures, operational assessments, and community engagement. Most importantly, he is here to help by answering your questions.
How are BWC’s impacting prosecution of cases in your jurisdictions? Do your assistant prosecutors need guidance on how to incorporate BWC evidence? Do you have questions about the police/prosecutor interactions regarding BWC-related questions?
What retention, redaction and storage requirements are important for prosecutor’s offices? How much footage do your prosecutors need to review? Mike Green is a former elected DA from Monroe County (NY) and a leader of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).
He possesses a wealth of knowledge about criminal justice reform and can provide you with a wealth of knowledge, experience and guidance on addressing these important issues. The development and creation of a BWC policy is an important aspect of any BWC program. It serves as the foundation for your program and is an inherent part of your implementation efforts.
JSS and ASU have created a tool that will provide you with the basics for building that policy. JSS provides access to the secure Grants Management portal that houses your micro-grant application and contract file materials. The items in this section address the requirements to successfully execute a federally funded grant program.
Additional grant resources will be provided within the coming weeks. SRT BWC Grant Application Workshop Get a better Understanding of the SRT BWC Application Kit. Gain Insight on How to Prepare a Successful Narrative & Budget.
Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 1 Success Stories from the Field: Positive Outcomes Using BWCs. Stay informed of upcoming SRT funding opportunities as well as helpful BWC resources by providing us with your contact information. This project was supported by Grant No. 2020-BC-BX-K001 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the SMART Office.
Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. Notice of Federal Funding and Federal Disclaimer: This project was supported by Grant No. 2020-BC-BX-K001 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking.
Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Law enforcement agencies with 50 or fewer sworn officers, targeting small, rural, and tribal agencies for body-worn camera acquisition and implementation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,000 - $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was March 12, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera Program is funded by Bureau of Justice Assistance. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program: Round 5 is sponsored by Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). This program likely supports legal services related to criminal justice. While not directly reform-focused, legal aid for individuals in the justice system is a component of reform efforts. More details would be needed to determine specific alignment with reform initiatives.
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Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.
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