SFY26 Body Worn Camera Grant

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is offering a grant program to provide funding for municipal law enforcement to establish and implement body-worn camera (BWC) programs. The program aims to improve public safety, enhance community-police relations, and foster better accountability for the actions of police personnel. The grant will provide approximately $3,490,000 in funding, with a maximum award of $250,000 per applicant. The grant period will be from January 2026 to June 2026. • The grant is open to police departments from Massachusetts municipalities. • Applicants must provide a summary of their proposal, including their needs assessment, project description, and budget narrative. • The grant will cover the costs of BWC equipment, implementation, and maintenance. • Applicants must certify that they have collective bargaining approval or have worked in good faith to reach union agreement for a BWC program. • The grant will be awarded based on the applicant's needs and the quality of their proposal.