CyberTipline
Active
- Assistance listing
- 97.076
- Agency
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
- Grant awards
- 14 $16,687,104 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- ICE/HSI
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 70-0400-0-1-751
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
Immigration and Customs Enforcement funds public awareness campaigns for the CyberTipline (CFDA 97.076), the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's law enforcement reporting tool for child exploitation; the most recent award was issued on September 30, 2023.
The program funds promotional and educational activities designed to increase reporting of child abduction, abuse, and sexual exploitation to law enforcement and electronic service providers globally. Recent grants have supported awareness campaigns, educational events, posters, brochures, and related outreach targeting law enforcement, the general public, electronic service providers, and other entities worldwide.
All 14 grants in the portfolio are Project Grants. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is the sole funder, obligating $16.7 million across the program's lifetime. Award volume has declined in recent years: the program disbursed one award annually in 2017 and 2018, one in 2023, compared to two per year in 2015 and 2016. The most recent grant awarded $915 thousand in September 2023 with a completion date of September 2028. Earlier grants have ranged from approximately $11.5 thousand to $10.4 million; the 2011 award of $10.4 million was notably larger than typical subsequent awards, which cluster around $305 thousand to $1.5 million.
The most recent grant opportunity solicited promotional activities to educate law enforcement, the public, and electronic service providers globally about the CyberTipline's benefits for reporting child exploitation and assisting investigations (Solicitation DHS-23-CE-076-001, due August 11, 2023). The prior posted opportunity in August 2018 carried the same scope. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations, and small businesses. No grant opportunity has been posted since August 2023, and the program guidance indicates an annual appropriation is anticipated, though no open solicitation is currently documented in the source.
Objective and description
- Objective
This program's objectives are to promote public awareness of the CyberTipline®, formerly known as the National Child Pornography Tip Line. The CyberTipline® is a registered trademark of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and is a
- Description
This listing was updated and subsequently published. No changes since that update.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Non-profits with 501©(3) IRS status, other than institution of higher education Non-profits without 501(3) IRS status, other than institution of higher education For-profit organizations other than small businesses Small Businesses
- Beneficiary eligibility
General public.
- Uses of assistance
Civil Defense/Disaster Prevention and Relief/Emergency Preparedness The CyberTipline® award is designated for a non-profit with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status other than institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations and small businesses which meet Congress's objectives and programmatic criteria for promoting the CyberTipline® for reporting the abduction, abuse, and sexual exploitation of children; and/or assisting law enforcement agencies in the investigation and recovery of those children. Refer to program guidance.
- Use restrictions
Refer to program guidance.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Refer to program guidance. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Application is reviewed by the DHS/HSI Cyber Crimes Center and subject matter experts. Application is evaluated according to the program objectives and goals established by Congress.
- Award procedure
Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Refer to program guidance document.
- Renewals
An annual appropriation is anticipated for this program.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 CyberTipline® Program | Closed | ||
| 2018 CyberTipline Program | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 14 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The National Center For Missing And Exploited Children | $16,687,104 | 100% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $305,000 |
| FY2024 | $303,202 |
| FY2023 | $305,000 |
| FY2022 | $305,000 |
| FY2021 | $305,000 |
| FY2020 | $305,000 |
| FY2019 | $305,000 |
| FY2018 | $316,564 |
| FY2017 | $305,000 |
| FY2016 | $305,000 |
| FY2015 | $305,000 |
| FY2014 | $305,000 |
| FY2013 | $305,000 |
| FY2012 | $5,500,317 |
| FY2011 | $5,500,317 |
| FY2010 | $1,508,705 |
| FY2007 | $203,000 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 97.076?
Assistance Listing 97.076 is CyberTipline, a federal grant program run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Department of Homeland Security).
What is the CFDA number for CyberTipline?
Its CFDA number is 97.076: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 97.076 awarded?
14 grant awards under 97.076 have obligated $16,687,104 in federal funds to 1 recipient.
Who receives the most funding from 97.076?
The recipients obligated the most under CyberTipline are The National Center For Missing And Exploited Children ($16,687,104).
How much did 97.076 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 97.076 obligated $305,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 97.076?
No opportunity listed under 97.076 is open now. The latest, 2023 CyberTipline® Program, was posted on June 22, 2023.
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