Funding Announcement: Body-Worn Camera Grant Program
Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office • September 1, 2021
Public Safety Office Expects to Make Available $10M for FY2022.
Purpose
Full Announcement
The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications from law enforcement agencies to equip
peace officers with body-worn cameras.
Available Funding
State funds for these projects are authorized under the Texas General Appropriations Act, Article I, Rider
35 for Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor. All awards are subject to the availability of
appropriated funds and any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law. PSO
expects to make available $10M for FY2022.
Eligible Organizations
Applications may be submitted by the Texas Department of Public Safety, municipalities, and counties
that operate law enforcement agencies employing peace officers under Article 2.12, Texas Code of
Criminal Procedure.
All applications submitted by local law enforcement agencies/offices must be submitted by a unit of
government affiliated with the agency, including an authorizing resolution from that unit of government.
For example, police departments must apply under their municipal government, and community
supervision and corrections departments, district attorneys, and judicial districts must apply through
their affiliated county government (or one of the counties, in the case of agencies that serve more than
one county).
Application Process
Applicants must access the PSO’s eGrants grant management website at https://eGrants.gov.texas.gov
to register and apply for funding.
Key Dates
Funding Announcement Release 09/01/2021
Online System Opening Date 09/01/2021
Final Date to Submit and Certify an Application 11/30/2021 at 5:00PM CST
Earliest Project Start Date 03/01/2022
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 12–18, 2026 , honors the dedication, service, and sacrifice of the public safety telecommunicators who answer the call when emergencies happen. Held each year during the second week of April, the observance recognizes the professionals who serve as the critical first point of contact in emergency situations. At ETCOG, we are proud to recognize the telecommunicators who serve communities across our region. Their work requires professionalism, compassion, quick thinking, and a steadfast commitment to public safety. In moments of crisis, they provide calm, skilled support and help connect people to the emergency services they need. In 2025 , telecommunicators in ETCOG’s service area answered more than 174,000 9-1-1 calls and more than 20,000 9-1-1 texts . Behind each of those numbers is a person in need of help and a trained telecommunicator ready to respond. ETCOG supports the region’s dispatch offices through training, equipment upgrades, and management of the regional 9-1-1 system. These efforts help ensure telecommunicators have the tools, technology, and resources needed to serve the public effectively and efficiently. During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we extend our sincere appreciation to the men and women who help keep our communities safe every day. Their work is essential, and their service makes a meaningful difference throughout East Texas.
Mandatory Workshops Scheduled for Applicants
