OJJDP FY 2026 Strengthening Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Technological Investigative Capacity
This grant funds nationwide training and technology upgrades for ICAC task forces to improve investigations of child sexual abuse material, exploitation, and sex trafficking.
Funder: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention
Due Dates: October 29, 2026: Step 1: Grants.gov Deadline | November 5, 2026: Step 2: JustGrants Deadline
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $2,550,000 | Individual awards up to $675,000 for 24 months; 4 awards expected
Summary: Supports development, enhancement, and training on investigative technologies and tools to combat child sexual exploitation and trafficking.
Description
This opportunity aims to strengthen the technological investigative capacity of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force personnel nationwide. Funding supports the development, refinement, and advancement of investigative tools, methods, and technologies to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM), exploitation, and sex trafficking. The program also funds the delivery of advanced training to law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies on these technologies. Projects may focus on creating new tools, enhancing existing ones, or providing training to ensure these resources are effectively used to protect children and prosecute offenders.
