OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesO-OJJDP-2026-172744

OJJDP FY 2026 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionCloses Oct 29, 2026(16 days left)Up to $1,200,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a single national award, expected at up to $1.2 million, to one organization that will train and support state, Tribal, and local agencies investigating missing and exploited children cases. It fits training providers, universities, and nonprofits with real expertise in child-safety or juvenile justice work. Retail, finance, and housing businesses with no role in that work should not bother applying.

Best for
Training providers with expertise in missing and exploited children casework, 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving law enforcement, prosecutors, or child protection professionals, Universities with juvenile justice or child-safety research and training programs, For-profit firms or small businesses that deliver technical assistance to government agencies
Not for
Retail, e-commerce, finance, or housing businesses with no role in child-safety training, Organizations looking for direct program funding or general operating support
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
84
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
69
Good Match
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (medical)
66
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Training, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities
Award range
Up to $1,200,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 29, 2026. The opportunity was posted on September 21, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $1,200,000, and OJJDP expects to make about one award, so the total program funding of $1,200,000 will likely go to a single organization. No match or cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are small businesses, other for-profit organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, and public or private institutions of higher education. The program funds national training and technical assistance for state, Tribal, and local agencies handling missing and exploited children cases.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. The eligible applicant codes list small businesses and for-profit organizations generally, but they do not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, so you would need to confirm with OJJDP or the full notice.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

OJJDP funds one organization to deliver national training and technical assistance that helps state, Tribal, and local agencies investigate and prosecute missing and exploited children cases. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profits, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and public or private institutions of higher education.

About this grant

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance program. This opportunity will build the capacity of state, Tribal, and local agencies to effectively investigate and prosecute cases of missing and exploited children. The program provides assistance to multidisciplinary teams of prosecutors, state and local law enforcement, child protection personnel, medical providers, and other child-serving professionals to strengthen multidisciplinary responses to cases of missing and exploited children and improve the investigation and prosecution of perpetrators.

Who can apply

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Juvenile justice
  • Child safety
  • Law enforcement
  • Training

Program contact

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionOJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov0000000000

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