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OJJDP FY 2026 Strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Technological Investigative Capacity

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice

Deadline
October 29, 2026in 9 days
Award size
Up to $675,000About 4 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps organizations improve their ability to investigate crimes against children online. It pays for tools, training, and technology to fight child sexual abuse material and sex trafficking.

The money can pay for

  • Training for investigators
  • Improved technology tools
  • Development of investigative methods
  • Support for fighting child exploitation

Who can apply

Organizations such as governments, schools, nonprofits, and some businesses can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant is for improving investigative tools and training, which may not directly match the work of small community nonprofits like food pantries or arts groups.

Before you apply

  • No matching funds required
  • Application deadline is October 29, 2026
  • Expected number of awards is 4
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

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From the official listing

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)Technological Investigative Capacity program. This opportunity will increase the technological investigative capacity and associated training of ICAC task force personnel nationwide through the development, refinement, and advancement of widely used investigative tools, methods, and technologies that address child sexual abuse material (CSAM), exploitation, and sex trafficking.

Opportunity number
O-OJJDP-2026-172753
Posted
September 21, 2026
Total funding
$2.5 million
Eligible applicants
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
City or township governments
Assistance listing
16.543 Missing Children's Assistance
Agency contact
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov
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