OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesO-OJJDP-2026-172753

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

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionCloses Oct 29, 2026(16 days left)Up to $675,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal grant for building the technological investigative capacity of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces: developing tools, methods, and technologies to fight child sexual abuse material, exploitation, and sex trafficking, plus training for task force personnel. It fits government agencies, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit or small businesses that build or deliver that technology and training. If your organization has no connection to child-cr

Best for
ICAC task forces and state, county, city, or tribal law enforcement agencies, Technology firms and small businesses building investigative tools for CSAM, exploitation, or sex trafficking cases, Higher education institutions and nonprofits doing research, training, or technical assistance for ICAC personnel
Not for
Retail, construction, finance, and other businesses with no connection to child-exploitation investigation work, Organizations seeking general operating funds or unrelated child-safety programming, Applicants unable to deliver tools, training, or technical assistance usable by ICAC task forces
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (training)
78
Strong Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (tech)
72
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
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
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
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
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
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
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
53
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
R&D, Training, Technical assistance, Equipment
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities
Award range
Up to $675,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
October 29, 2026. The notice was posted September 21, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $0 to $675,000. OJJDP expects to make about 4 awards from a total program funding pool of $2,550,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
State, county, city or township, special district, and federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations including small businesses.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs are not named in the eligible applicant codes, so check the full NOFO before assuming you qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits having 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible.

Summary

OJJDP funds development and advancement of investigative tools, methods, and technologies to combat child sexual abuse material, exploitation, and sex trafficking, plus training for ICAC task force personnel. Eligible: state/local/special district governments, tribes, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and for-profit organizations including small businesses.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

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

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Law enforcement
  • Child safety
  • Technology
  • Training

Program contact

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

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