Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes
Active
- Assistance listing
- 16.060
- Agency
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Offices Boards and Divisions
Department of Justice
- Grant awards
- 21 $12,232,835 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Cybercrime Grants
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 15-0409-0-1-754
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women is funding law enforcement agencies to prevent, investigate, and prosecute cybercrimes against individuals through CFDA 16.060, with the most recent grant award issued July 1, 2026, and a current solicitation due September 1, 2026.
The program funds state, tribal, and local law enforcement efforts targeting computer-facilitated crimes against individuals, including harassment, threats, stalking, extortion, sextortion, and nonconsensual distribution of intimate images. Cybercrimes against individuals explicitly exclude offenses that harm commercial entities or government agencies. Awarded activities span specialized training for law enforcement, prosecutors, and victim advocates; digital forensics capacity-building; victim services coordination; community outreach and awareness campaigns; technology procurement for investigations; and establishment of multidisciplinary task forces and coordinated community response teams. Representative recent grants funded training on technology-facilitated abuse in the context of intimate partner violence; digital forensic analyst positions and equipment; cross-agency cybercrime taskforces; and victim advocacy enhancement in El Paso, Salt Lake City, Michigan, Nevada, and Puerto Rico.
The portfolio is predominantly Project Grants (95 percent, 20 awards) with one Cooperative Agreement (5 percent). The Office on Violence Against Women accounts for 100 percent of the 21 total awards and all $12.2 million in federal dollars obligated. Award amounts cluster around $500,000 to $700,000, with one cooperative agreement for technical assistance valued at $800,000 and one smaller award at $382,835. The program shows sustained activity: 12 awards in 2024 and 9 awards in 2026 through July. The most recent grant opportunity (O-OVW-2026-172629) closed September 1, 2026, targeting state governments, city and township governments, county governments, tribal governments, and other entities. Applicants must submit through Grants.gov and the Department of Justice JustGrants System. Award announcements occur by end of fiscal year. Renewals are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Objective and description
- Objective
To assist law enforcement with the prevention, prosecution, and enforcement of cybercrime against individuals.
- Description
The purpose of this program is to assist law enforcement with the prevention, prosecution, and enforcement of cybercrime against individuals.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
States, Tribal governments, or units of local government
- Credentials and documentation
Specific criteria for the program are provided in an annual notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) available at www.justice.gov/OVW. Eligible applicants must meet the certification and assurance requirements at 34 U.S.C. 30107(c)(2). The annual NOFO contains information on how and what to certify/assure.
- Uses of assistance
The program has 10 enumerated purpose areas relating to prevention, enforcement, and prosecution of cybercrimes.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Information regarding length of awards will be included in an annual notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the program.
How to apply
- Application procedure
Applicants must apply through the on-line Grants.gov portal and the Department of Justice's JustGrants System.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Criteria for award selection is specified in the program notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
- Award procedure
Upon approval by the Office on Violence Against Women, online notification is sent to the applicant agency. The Authorized Representative must accept the award online.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Applicants will be notified by the end of the fiscal year.
- Renewals
Renewals are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 21 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aequitas | $800,000 | 7% |
| 2 | County Of El Paso | $700,000 | 6% |
| 3 | City Of Buckeye | $700,000 | 6% |
| 4 | Salt Lake City Corporation | $700,000 | 6% |
| 5 | Muscogee Creek Nation | $700,000 | 6% |
| 6 | Kendall County | $700,000 | 6% |
| 7 | County Of Delaware | $700,000 | 6% |
| 8 | County Of Suffolk | $700,000 | 6% |
| 9 | Central Council Tlingit And Haida Indian Tribes Of Alaska | $700,000 | 6% |
| 10 | Prevention Of Domestic Violence, New York State Office For The | $500,000 | 4% |
10 of 21 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $6,050,000 |
| FY2024 | $6,182,835 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 16.060?
Assistance Listing 16.060 is Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes, a federal grant program run by Offices Boards and Divisions (Department of Justice).
What is the CFDA number for Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes?
Its CFDA number is 16.060: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 16.060 awarded?
21 grant awards under 16.060 have obligated $12,232,835 in federal funds to 21 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 16.060?
The recipients obligated the most under Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes are Aequitas ($800,000), County Of El Paso ($700,000) and City Of Buckeye ($700,000).
Are there open grant opportunities under 16.060?
No opportunity listed under 16.060 is open now. The latest, OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Local Law Enforcement Grants for Enforcement of Cybercrimes Program, was posted on June 3, 2026.
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