The application process for this grant has expired for SFY-2026. The next available application opportunity for SFY-2027 may be available in March 2026.

BWC Grant Program Overview

The Body-Worn Camera (BWC) Grant Program Fund was established to provide financial assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies, the Attorney General’s Office, solicitors’ offices, and public defenders’ offices in the initial purchase, maintenance and replacement of body-worn cameras to include ongoing costs related to maintenance and storage recorded by body-worn cameras. This program is funded by the General Assembly. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs administers the state-appropriated Body-Worn Camera Grant Program. The South Carolina Public Safety Coordinating Council approves the distribution of the funds.  

• The total amount of BWC Grant Program funding received since FY 2016 is $40.48 million.
• A total of 287 qualifying entities have received BWC grant awards in the amount of $39.89 million since FY 2017.
• Applications may be submitted annually for new purchases and for the yearly maintenance/storage costs associated with the BWC Grant Program.