This grant is for enhancing the Internet Crimes Against Children Data System (IDS) to support task forces and law enforcement agencies in investigating and prosecuting child sexual exploitation facilitated by technology. It aims to improve data sharing and software capabilities for these agencies.
Who it's for: This grant is for a national network of 61 multiagency, multijurisdictional task forces and affiliated credentialed law enforcement agencies that are involved in investigating child exploitation cases.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being part of the 61 ICAC task forces
- Not being a credentialed law enforcement agency
- Lack of authorization to investigate child exploitation
- Non-compliance with federal, state, local, and Tribal laws
What You May Need
- Proof of affiliation with an ICAC task force
- Credential verification for law enforcement agencies
- Documentation of authorization to investigate child exploitation
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational background information
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compliance with federal, state, local, and Tribal laws
Cautions
- Ensure affiliation with an ICAC task force
- Verify credentials and authorization for investigations
- Strict compliance with relevant laws is mandatory
- Short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include a national network of 61 multiagency, multijurisdictional task forces and affiliated credentialed law enforcement agencies authorized to investigate child exploitation in accordance with federal, state, local, and Tribal laws. This includes federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies and ICAC task forces involved in investigating and prosecuting child exploitation.
Overview
This grant is for a national network of 61 multiagency, multijurisdictional task forces and affiliated credentialed law enforcement agencies that are involved in investigating child exploitation cases.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being part of the 61 ICAC task forces
- Not being a credentialed law enforcement agency
- Lack of authorization to investigate child exploitation
- Non-compliance with federal, state, local, and Tribal laws
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance the IDS, support software and network development, and provide hosting and support for online investigations of child exploitation activities.
Total Program Funding
$900,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 1, 2026(7 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as an ICAC task force or credentialed law enforcement agency
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather organizational background information
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws
- Submit application by the deadline