PKG00294221.pdf

OMB No. 1121-0329

Approval Expires 02/28/2027

OJJDP FY 2026 Invited to Apply

- Internet Crimes Against

Children Data System

Enhancements

Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: O-OJJDP-2026-172765

Application Deadlines in Eastern Time (ET):

1. Complete SF-424 and submit in Grants.gov: October 1, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET

2. Submit full application in JustGrants: October 9, 2026, by 8:59 p.m. ET

OJJDP FY 2026 Internet Crimes Against Children Data System Enhancements

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Contents

1. Basic Information

2. Eligibility

3. Program Description

4. Application Contents and Format

5. Submission Requirements and Deadlines

6. Application Review Information

7. Award Notices

8. Post-Award Requirements & Administration

9. Questions?

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1. BASIC INFORMATION

Purpose of the Funding

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis.

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Internet Crimes Against Children Data System Enhancements. This opportunity supports a national network of 61 multiagency, multijurisdictional task forces engaged in investigations, forensic examinations, and prosecutions related to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation. The ICAC Data System (IDS) assists and supports the ICAC task forces and affiliated credentialed law enforcement agencies authorized to investigate child exploitation in accordance with federal, state, local, and Tribal laws. IDS allows credentialed users, including federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies and ICAC task forces investigating and prosecuting child exploitation to contribute and access data used to resolve case conflicts. It also facilitates the development of essential software and network capability for law enforcement participants and provides direct hosting and support for online investigations of child exploitation activities.

The purpose of this program is to maintain IDS and increase its capability to assist with child exploitation investigations.

See the Eligible Applicants section for eligibility details.

Funding Details

Announcement Type Continuation

Assistance Listing Number 16.543

Statutory Authority Pub. L. No. 119-74, 140 Stat. 5, 34-35

Grants.gov Opportunity Number O-OJJDP-2026-172765

Expected Total Amount of Funding $900,000

Anticipated Number of Awards 1

Award Type(s) Cooperative Agreements

Anticipated Award Amount Up to $900,000

Expected Award Period(s) 12 months starting on October 1, 2026

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Key Dates and Times

NOFO Release Date September 23, 2026

SAM.gov Registration/Renewal Recommended to begin the process immediately.

Step 1: Grants.gov Deadline 11:59 p.m. ET on October 1, 2026

Step 2: JustGrants Deadline 8:59 p.m. ET on October 9, 2026

See Questions? at the end of this NOFO for agency contact information.

2. ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants

The types of entities that are eligible to apply are:

Other: National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)

Cost Sharing (Match) Requirement: This NOFO does not require cost sharing (match).

3. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Statutory Authority

Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026, Pub. L. No. 119-74, 140 Stat. 5, 34-35

Agency Funding Priorities

In order to advance public safety and help meets its mission, OJP priorities include:

a. Directly supporting law enforcement operations (including immigration law enforcement operations);

b. Combatting violent crime;

c. Supporting services to American citizens;

d. Protecting American children; and

e. Supporting American victims of trafficking and sexual assault.

Unallowable Activities: The following are certain unallowable costs and certain activities that are out of the program scope and will not be funded.

1. Out of program scope is any program or activity, at any tier that, directly or indirectly, violates (or promotes or facilitates the violation of) federal immigration law (including 8 U.S.C. § 1373) or impedes or hinders the

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2. Out of program scope is any program or activity, at any tier that violates any applicable Federal civil rights or nondiscrimination law. This includes violations that—(1) indirectly violate the law, including by promoting or facilitating violations; or (2) unlawfully favor individuals in any race or protected group, including on a majority or minority, or privileged or unprivileged, basis, within a given area, population, or sector.

3. As specified in the DOJ Grants Financial Guide, in Chapter 3.13

“Unallowable Costs” (“Legal Services for Aliens”), any obligations of funds, at any tier, under this award to provide (or to support the provision of) legal services to any removable alien or any alien otherwise unlawfully present in the United States shall be unallowable costs for purposes any award made under this notice, but the foregoing shall not be understood to apply:

(1) to legal services to obtain protection orders for victims of crime; or (2) to immigration-related legal services that may be expressly authorized or required by any law, or any judicial ruling, governing or applicable to the award.

Goals and Objectives of This Funding Opportunity

Goal: Maintain and enhance the IDS, ensuring that it is a secure, dynamic undercover infrastructure that facilitates online law enforcement investigations of child exploitation and information sharing, with the capacity to collect and aggregate data on the extent of the problems of child exploitation.

• Objective 1: Case Deconfliction. The IDS will provide a secure, online system for federal law enforcement agencies, ICAC task forces, and other state, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to use in resolving case information conflicts across multiple investigative platforms.

• Objective 2: Real-Time Reporting. All child exploitation cases that involve local child victims and are reasonably detectable using available software and data, immediately upon their detection, will be made available to participating law enforcement agencies.

• Objective 3: Data Collection and Analysis. The IDS will provide statistical reports indicating the overall magnitude of child sexual abuse material trafficking and child exploitation in the United States. The grantee will provide updates to DOJ on a regular basis for the purpose of analysis and preparation of reports, and ensure raw data is available to DOJ.

• Objective 4: Local Data Analysis. The IDS will offer a secure online data storage and analysis system that credentialed users may use or incorporate into their own systems, as appropriate, to access and analyze their own data.

https://www.ojp.gov/doj-financial-guide-2024

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• Objective 5: Secure Connections. The IDS will provide capability for secure connections or interactions with state and local law enforcement computer networks, consistent with reasonable and established security protocols and guidelines, and legal requirements.

• Objective 6: Guidelines. The successful grantee will assist DOJ with developing operating procedures for use of IDS.

• Objective 7: Training and Technical Assistance. The successful grantee will provide training and technical assistance on the use of the IDS by ICAC task forces and their affiliate law enforcement agencies.

• Objective 8: Collaboration. In consultation with DOJ, the IDS will provide a secure system enabling online communication and collaboration by federal law enforcement agencies, ICAC task forces, and other state, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies regarding ongoing investigations, investigatory techniques, best practices, and any other relevant news and professional information. This may include collaboration related to other proprietary systems that are frequently used by the ICAC task force program.

For a description of how awards under this NOFO will contribute to achieving these goals and objectives, see the Performance Reports section below.

Expected Outcomes

OJP expects recipients to submit deliverables and performance reports, as described below. Read the Application Resource Guide for more information. OJP will measure success by reviewing a recipient’s submission of performance reports and data and the extent to which project implementation reflects progress toward the goals and objectives of this NOFO.

Deliverables

Recipients will be expected to submit the following:

• All statistical data collected through the IDS indicating the overall magnitude of child sexual abuse material trafficking and child exploitation in the United States and internationally, made available for inclusion in the biennial National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction.

• ICAC Data System Standard Operating Procedures to ensure the proper use of the system and allowable dissemination of the data.

• A comprehensive training and technical assistance plan for both new users of the system, as well as experienced users that covers enhancements made during the project period.

Performance Reports

OJP requires recipients to submit regular performance reports that communicate progress toward achieving Program Goals and Objectives. Read information on performance reporting.

https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#general-information-about-post-federal-award-reporting-requireme https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#general-information-about-post-federal-award-reporting-requireme

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A list of performance measure questions for this funding opportunity can be found at

OJJDP’s Performance Measurement page.

Substantial Involvement of Federal Agency: OJP expects to make some or all awards under this NOFO as cooperative agreements, which allows OJP to have substantial involvement in carrying out the project. Read the Application Resource

Guide for a discussion of this involvement and related award conditions.

4. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT

Application Contents List

The table below lists the contents for your application. Refer to the DOJ Grant

Application Submission Checklist for application instructions.

Application Item Submission Type

Step 1: Grants.gov

Application for Federal Assistance: SF-424 Online Form

Step 2: JustGrants

Standard Applicant Information Online Form

Proposal Abstract *Required* Text Box

Data Requested With Application

• Financial Management and System of Internal

Controls Questionnaire (including Applicant

Disclosure of High-Risk Status)

• Agency Funding Priorities Inventory

Online Form

Proposal Narrative *Required* Attachment

Budget *Required* Online Form

Other Budget/Financial Attachments

• Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)

• Consultant Rate (if applicable)

• Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee

Compensation for Awards Over $250,000; Waiver (if applicable)

Attachment https://www.ojjdp.ojp.gov/funding/grant-performance-measurement/performance-measures https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#administrative https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#administrative https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/checklist-application-submission https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/checklist-application-submission

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• Disclosure of Process Related to Executive

Compensation (if applicable)

Memorandum of Understanding Attachment

Additional Application Components

• Curriculum Vitae or Resumes

• Timeline

• Position Descriptions

• Organizational Chart

Attachment

Standard Applicant Information

Review and edit as needed the information imported from the SF-424 submitted in

Grants.gov. Add ZIP codes for areas affected by the project.

Proposal Abstract

In JustGrants, enter a proposal abstract (limited to 2,000 characters) summarizing the proposed project. As abstracts for funded projects are public, do not include any personally identifying information (e.g., staff names). The abstract should include the following information:

• The name of the applicant’s proposed project.

• The purpose of the proposed project (i.e., what the project will do and why it is necessary).

• Where the project will take place (i.e., the service area, if applicable).

• Who will be served by the project (i.e., who will be helped or have their needs addressed by the project).

• What activities will be carried out to complete the project.

• The subrecipient(s)/partner organizations or entities, if known.

• Deliverables and expected outcomes (i.e., what the project will achieve).

View an example of a proposal abstract.

Data Requested With Application

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire

(including Applicant Disclosure of High-Risk Status)

Review information on this questionnaire.

Proposal Narrative

Format of the Proposal Narrative

Submit the narrative as an attachment in JustGrants. The document should:

• Be double-spaced, using a standard 12-point size font https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#proposal-abstract https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#fm-internal-controls-questionnaire

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• Have no less than 1-inch margins

• Have numbered pages

• Not exceed 20 pages including any tables, charts and graphs

Sections of the Proposal Narrative

The Proposal Narrative must include the four sections listed below.

1. Description of the Need: What critical issue or problem do you propose to address with this project? Please include:

• A brief description of the scope of technology-facilitated crimes against children across the United States; the need to investigate these crimes;

and the need for the continued maintenance and enhancement of IDS in order to facilitate investigation of these crimes and information sharing.

• Supporting information, data, or evidence to demonstrate the need’s existence, size, and impact on the target population and community.

• How the need relates to the purpose of the NOFO.

2. Project Goals and Objectives: How will the proposed project address the need identified and address the purpose of the NOFO? Please include:

• Project goals (goals are broad, visionary statements on what you hope to accomplish).

• Project objectives (objectives are specific outcomes you plan to achieve through project activities).

• How your project goals and objectives relate to the goals and objectives of the funding opportunity.

3. Project Design and Implementation: How will you implement project activities that meet the project goals and objectives? Please include:

• What activities you will conduct to achieve the proposed goals and objectives.

• How you will deliver or complete those activities.

• When the activities will take place.

• Who in your organization will staff the activities, including key staff.

• Who will participate in and benefit from the activity.

• What deliverables, reports, and other items will be produced as part of the project.

• If you plan to use subrecipients to help conduct the project, please name them (if they are known) or describe how you will identify them. Please describe their role in conducting project activities.

4. Capabilities and Competencies: What administrative and technical capacity and expertise do you bring to successfully complete this project? Please include:

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• A short description of your capacity to deliver the proposed project and meet the post-award requirements, if funded. Highlight prior experience/ capability/capacity and success in the development and enhancement of tools and delivery of training for law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies nationally as well as their experience in managing subawards, including details on their system for fiscal accountability.

• A description of the roles and responsibilities of project staff and the program’s organizational structure and operations, including who manages the finances, how the organization manages subawards (if there are any), resumes and position descriptions for the key positions, and the management of the project proposed.

• A description of the process for measuring project performance. Identify who will collect the data, who is responsible for performance measurements, and how the information will be used to guide and evaluate the project’s impact. Describe the process to accurately report data.

Project Evaluations: An applicant that proposes to use award funds to conduct project evaluations must follow the guidance on project evaluations.

Budget and Associated Documentation

Budget

Use the Budget Detail Worksheet (Web-Based Form) to submit the budget. Read information on budget preparation and JustGrants Application Submission Training.

• List each cost needed to implement the project under the appropriate cost category.

• Clearly name and describe each cost.

• Show the computation of each cost (e.g., cost per unit, number of units, and total cost).

• Enter narrative, as needed, to explain the cost calculations and connection to your project goals, objectives, and activities.

• Include only costs that are reasonable, allocable, and necessary to implement the project. They must be allowable under the funding statute and agency requirements.1

1 See 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E and the DOJ Grants Financial Guide. Read information on unallowable costs that apply to all funding opportunities.

https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#project-evaluations https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#budget-prep https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/training-application-submission https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200#subpart-E https://www.ojp.gov/funding/financialguidedoj/overview https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#unallowable-uses-of-funds

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The following information specific to this funding opportunity will help you develop your project budget:

Budget/Financial Attachments

• Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable): If the budget includes indirect costs calculated using a current, federally approved indirect cost rate, upload your indirect cost rate agreement. Read information about indirect costs.

• Consultant Rate (if applicable): Read information on limits to consultant rates and whether you need to request approval to exceed those limits.

• Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation for Awards

Over $250,000; Waiver (if applicable): Read information on this limitation and to determine whether you need to submit a waiver.

• Disclosure of Process Related to Executive Compensation (if applicable):

An applicant that is a nonprofit organization may be required to make certain disclosures relating to the processes it uses to determine the compensation of its officers, directors, trustees, and key employees. Read information about this disclosure and documentation to upload.

Applicants to this funding opportunity are not required to provide this disclosure.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Supporting Documents

Attach a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or letter of intent between the applicant and each of the project partner(s). Read information on what to include in an MOU/letter of intent.

MOUs should be submitted as one separate attachment to the application. Unsigned draft MOUs may be submitted with the application, but you should describe in a cover page to the attachment why they are unsigned.

Additional Application Components

Attach these in JustGrants:

• Research and Evaluation Independence and Integrity Statement (if applicable): Read information whether you may need to submit this statement.

• Curriculum Vitae or Resumes: Provide resumes of key personnel who will work on the proposed project or a description of the experience and skills of key personnel necessary to implement the project.

• Timeline: Provide a timeline listing key activities and milestones, and the quarters during which they will take place.

• Position Descriptions: Include detailed descriptions of each position required for the project. Specify key responsibilities, necessary qualifications, and reporting relationships. Clarify whether the position is new or existing and its role in achieving project objectives.

https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#indirect-cost https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#consultant-rate-if-applicable https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#limitation-use-award https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#disclosure-process-executive https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#memorandum-of-understanding-mou-and-supporting-documents https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#memorandum-of-understanding-mou-and-supporting-documents https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#research-evaluation

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• Organizational Chart: Provide a copy of the current organizational chart showing how the organization operates, including who manages the finances of the organization.

Disclosures and Assurances

Read the disclosures and assurances and complete them in JustGrants:

• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

• Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items (if applicable)

• DOJ Certified Standard Assurances

• DOJ Certifications

• Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High-Risk Grantees (if applicable)

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

The DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist provides instructions for how to submit you application by the deadlines. Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 (Intergovernmental

Review of Federal Programs) does not apply to this funding opportunity: read the

Application Resource Guide for details. Read OJP’s policy for applicants to request late submission due to technical difficulties, severe weather, or natural or manmade disasters.

6. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

OJP will review applications to ensure the information presented is reasonable, understandable, measurable, achievable, and consistent with the goals of the funding opportunity. In addition, OJP reviews invited applications for consistency with the invitation letter and invited applicant guidance. See the Application Resource Guide for information on the application review process, including risk review, and the deciding official.

7. AWARD NOTICES

Read about the award notification process.

8. POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS & ADMINISTRATION

Read the Application Resource Guide for more information about: standard award terms and conditions, administrative and national policy requirements, and post-award reporting requirements.

https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#disclosures-and-assurances https://justicegrants.usdoj.gov/training/checklist-application-submission https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12372.html https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#guidance-for-specific-sf-424-fields https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#experiencing-unforeseen-technical-issues https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#experiencing-unforeseen-technical-issues https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#programmatic-and-financial-review-criteria https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#federal-award-notices https://www.ojp.gov/funding/apply/ojp-grant-application-resource-guide#general-information

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9. QUESTIONS?

NOFO Contact

Name: Aquilah Munir

Phone: 202-812-6829

Email: Aquilah.Munir@usdoj.gov

SAM.gov Help Desk

Website: sam.gov/help

Hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday (closed federal holidays)

Grants.gov Help Desk

Phone: 800-518-4726

Email: support@grants.gov

Website: grants.gov/support

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (closed federal holidays)

JustGrants Help Desk

Phone: 833-872-5175

Email: JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov

Hours: 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday and 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.

mailto:Aquilah.Munir@usdoj.gov https://sam.gov/help mailto:support@grants.gov https://www.grants.gov/support mailto:JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov