OJJDP FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Internet Crimes Against Children Data System Enhancements | O OJJDP 2026 172765

FAQs: OJJDP FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Internet Crimes Against Children Data System Enhancements

What is this funding opportunity?

This is an Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) FY 2026 invited-to-apply continuation cooperative agreement focused on improving and sustaining the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Data System (IDS).

What is the main purpose of the award?

The purpose is to strengthen the core technology platform that supports the ICAC national network, including 61 multiagency, multijurisdictional task forces that investigate, conduct digital forensics, and support prosecutions involving technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation.

What is the ICAC Data System (IDS)?

IDS is a shared law enforcement system used by credentialed users from ICAC task forces and affiliated federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies that are legally authorized to investigate child exploitation. It is intended to help participating agencies contribute information and securely access data needed to coordinate investigative activity and reduce duplication.

Who uses IDS?

IDS is used by credentialed users from ICAC task forces and affiliated federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies that have legal authorization to investigate child exploitation.

How does IDS support coordination among jurisdictions?

IDS functions as a national coordination and deconfliction tool. It helps reduce duplication and supports resolving case conflicts when more than one jurisdiction is working related leads, targets, or incidents, enabling investigators and prosecutors to work more effectively across jurisdictional boundaries.

What does "deconfliction" mean in the context of IDS?

In this context, deconfliction refers to reducing duplication and helping resolve conflicts when multiple jurisdictions are pursuing related investigative leads, targets, or incidents, so agencies can coordinate their work more effectively.

What kinds of enhancements are supported by this funding?

The funding centers on enhancements to IDS and emphasizes continued development of essential software, infrastructure, and network capabilities that enable law enforcement participants to conduct online investigative work connected to child exploitation cases.

Is this award only for software upgrades?

No. The notice highlights that the funded work includes maintaining a reliable and secure environment for sensitive investigative activities, including direct hosting and operational support for online investigations, in addition to system enhancements.

How does IDS help reduce duplication across investigations?

IDS supports secure information contribution and access among participating agencies, allowing them to coordinate investigative activity and reduce duplication, including through case conflict resolution when jurisdictions overlap.

Does IDS support online investigations directly?

Yes. The opportunity highlights IDS as providing direct hosting and operational support for online investigations, in addition to its data sharing and coordination roles.

What is the ICAC national network referenced in the opportunity?

The ICAC national network includes 61 multiagency, multijurisdictional task forces that investigate technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation, conduct digital forensics, and support prosecutions.

What type of award is this?

It is described as an invited-to-apply continuation cooperative agreement.

What does "invited-to-apply continuation" indicate?

It indicates the opportunity is a continuation award and is issued as invited-to-apply, with National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) identified in the description as the intended organization to continue and expand this national support function.

Which organization is identified for this invited-to-apply continuation?

The National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) is identified in the description.

How many awards does OJJDP expect to make?

One award is expected.

What is the anticipated funding ceiling?

The anticipated ceiling is $900,000.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is O-OJJDP-2026-172765.

What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

This opportunity is associated with CFDA 16.543 (OJJDP programs).

What activity category does this opportunity fall under?

It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.

When was the opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on September 23, 2026.

What is the application closing date?

The listed application closing date is October 1, 2026.

What kinds of agencies can participate in IDS activities described here?

The description references ICAC task forces and affiliated federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies that are legally authorized to investigate child exploitation.

What is the overall focus area of the funded work?

The overall focus is improving and sustaining IDS as a secure, reliable national system that supports information sharing, deconfliction, and online investigative capabilities for law enforcement working child exploitation cases.