[Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention](https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/)

October 23, 2025 (Grants.gov) | October 30, 2025 (JustGrants)

Up to $900,000 total for one award; 12-month project period

Supports maintenance and enhancement of the Internet Crimes Against Children Data System (IDS) to assist law enforcement in combating online child exploitation.

--- ## Description This opportunity provides funding for the maintenance and enhancement of the Internet Crimes Against Children Data System (IDS), a secure platform used by credentialed law enforcement to investigate and prevent online child exploitation. The program aims to improve case management, support data deconfliction and deduplication, enhance CyberTip management, and deliver training and technical assistance to Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces and their federal law enforcement partners. The award will facilitate system upgrades, data analysis capabilities, and collaborative tools to support investigations and protect children from online exploitation. --- ## Due Dates - **Grants.gov Submission Deadline:** October 23, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET - **JustGrants Submission Deadline:** October 30, 2025, 8:59 p.m. ET Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the SAM.gov registration process well in advance of the deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Available Funding:** $900,000 - **Number of Awards:** 1 - **Award Ceiling:** $900,000 - **Project Period:** 12 months (anticipated start: October 1, 2025) - **Cost Sharing/Match:** Not required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Units of local government (including towns, boroughs, parishes, villages, other subdivisions) - Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and other) - Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) **Note:** Applications from non-law enforcement agencies must include a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a credentialed law enforcement agency addressing data security, access, and hosting requirements. --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Submit SF-424 via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360586) by October 23, 2025. - **Step 2:** Complete and submit the full application in [JustGrants](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) by October 30, 2025. **Required Application Components:** - SF-424 (Grants.gov) - Proposal Narrative (max 30 pages) - Budget Detail Form (JustGrants) - MOU (if applicable) - Financial Management Questionnaire - Resumes/CVs for key personnel - Organizational chart, timeline, position descriptions - Letters of support (optional but encouraged) **Tips:** - Register/renew in [SAM.gov](https://sam.gov/) early. - Only one application per project; an entity may be a subrecipient on multiple applications. - Submit as early as possible to avoid technical issues. --- ## Additional Information - **Funding Instrument:** Cooperative Agreement (substantial federal involvement expected) - **Priorities:** Projects supporting law enforcement operations, combating violent crime, protecting children, and supporting trafficking/sexual assault victims may receive priority consideration. - **Reporting Requirements:** Quarterly financial, semi-annual performance, and final reports are required. - **Performance Measures:** Recipients must collect and report data on project outcomes and deliverables. - **Unallowable Costs:** Activities violating federal immigration or civil rights laws, or providing legal services to certain non-citizens, are not permitted. --- ## External Links - [Full Announcement (NOFO)](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/docs/OJJDP-2025-172453) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Page](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360586) - [OJJDP Grant Application Resource Guide](https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide) - [JustGrants Application Portal](https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | General questions, application issues | [OJP Response Center](mailto:OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov)
Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY)
Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, Mon–Fri | | Grants.gov technical support | [support@grants.gov](mailto:support@grants.gov)
Phone: 800-518-4726
24/7 except federal holidays | | JustGrants technical support | [JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov](mailto:JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov)
Phone: 833-872-5175
Hours: 7 a.m.–9 p.m. ET, Mon–Fri; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET, Sat–Sun | ---

OJJDP FY25 Internet Crimes Against Children Data System Enhancements

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