2026 Strengthening ICAC Investigative Technology Program (US)

Deadline: 29-Oct-2026

The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), U.S. Department of Justice, offers the OJJDP FY 2026 Strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Technological Investigative Capacity opportunity to strengthen the technological investigative capacity of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force personnel nationwide. This cooperative agreement supports the development, refinement, and advancement of widely used investigative tools, methods, and technologies addressing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), exploitation, and sex trafficking. The application deadline is 29-Oct-2026. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports the OJJDP FY 2026 Strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Technological Investigative Capacity program. The goal is to increase technological investigative capacity and associated training of ICAC task force personnel nationwide. Supported work centers on the development, refinement, and advancement of widely used investigative tools, methods, and technologies that address: Not specified in the source: Whether there are additional cost restrictions, allowable/unallowable costs, or specific benefit deliverables beyond the program description. Applicants should consult the Full Announcement for detailed requirements. Eligible applicants include the following categories (as listed in the Grants.gov record):

Not specified in the source: Any exclusions beyond the categories listed, and any additional eligibility conditions that may be included in the full NOFO.

The program description indicates support for work that increases ICAC technological investigative capacity and training by advancing investigative tools and technologies addressing:

Priority areas (verified): Narcotics Drugs & Crime, Children, Women & Gender, Science.

Not specified in the source: Additional subtopics, required project components, or specific deliverables. Applicants should review the Full Announcement for the complete scope. ICAC task forces rely on effective investigative tools and methods to respond to online child exploitation and related crimes. This opportunity is designed to strengthen the technological investigative capacity of ICAC personnel nationwide by funding the development and advancement of widely used investigative technologies, along with associated training. Not specified in the source: The exact submission method details (e.g., required forms, portal steps, or document list). Applicants should follow the official instructions in the Full Announcement. What is the funding opportunity number for this grant? The funding opportunity number is O-OJJDP-2026-172753. What is the deadline to apply? The application deadline is 29-Oct-2026 (closing date: Oct 29, 2026). Who offers this opportunity? It is offered by the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), U.S. Department of Justice. What type of funding instrument is this? The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement. How much funding is available? The record shows estimated total program funding of $2,550,000, with an award ceiling of $675,000 and a grant size range of $500,000 to $1 million. The expected number of awards is 4. Is cost sharing or matching required? No. The record states Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No. Who can apply? Eligible applicants include a range of organizations and government entities, including nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education), federally recognized Native American tribal governments, institutions of higher education, state/local governments, small businesses, special district governments, and certain for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses). Applicants should open the Full Announcement from the Grants.gov opportunity page and follow the official instructions for eligibility, application requirements, and submission steps for O-OJJDP-2026-172753. If you have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the Grants.gov record lists the OJP response contact email as [contact details removed].