Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and Justice & Security Strategies (JSS) Announce a New Micro-grant ProgramThe Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and Justice & Security Strategies (JSS) announce a new micro-grant program for body-worn cameras (BWC) for small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Eligible law enforcement agencies include the following: · All publicly funded law enforcement agencies with 50 or less full-time sworn officers or · All publicly funded rural law enforcement agencies* or · All Federally recognized tribal law enforcement agencies.*
*Agencies denoted with an asterisk (*) may have more than 50 sworn officers and remain eligible for the micro-grant program. The on-line application for this grant program is user-friendly. It consists of 30 questions requiring yes/no answers, multiple choice answers with drop-down menus, brief narratives, and a budget. Funds must be used to purchase body-worn cameras and may include expenses reasonably related to BWC program implementation. Funding can be used to support pilot BWC programs, establish new BWC implementation, or expand existing programs. The micro-grant program is competitive. Grantees will be required to provide a 1:1 cash or in-kind match. For more information on the allowable costs and match requirements, please review the application instructions (https://www.srtbwc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SRT-BWC-Application-Instructions.pdf) . Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 31, 2021. We anticipate that this will be a highly competitive solicitation, and applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and submit before the deadline. About $7,650,000 is available, with 225 awards being made. The grant application is available at www.srtbwc.com Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. (JSS) is the organization that was selected by BJA to administer the micro-grant program. Please take note that this program is distinct from BJA’s FY 2021 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law Enforcement Agencies (https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2021-103001) (BWCPIP). The micro-grant program is designed to better serve small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Agencies that do not fit the eligibility criteria for the micro-grant program being administered by JSS are encouraged to apply for BWCPIP. Small, rural, and tribal agencies can also submit an application through BWCPIP if they so choose, but should be aware that the application process is more detailed and demanding than the micro-grant process. |
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