The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, is administering the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program under a cooperative agreement structure. This program is designed to bolster state and local law enforcement's capacity to combat internet crimes targeting children, particularly in cases involving online enticement, child exploitation, and child pornography (also referred to as Child Sexual Abuse Material – CSAM). The ICAC Task Force Program serves as a critical federal initiative to protect children from online threats through coordinated investigation, prevention, and enforcement strategies.
The FY25 ICAC Task Force Program supports previously established task forces with continued funding to strengthen their operations, ensuring that experienced teams remain effective in handling CSAM-related crimes. This opportunity is available by invitation only and is intended exclusively for existing ICAC Task Forces. It reflects the federal government’s sustained commitment to addressing child exploitation crimes through structured support of specialized law enforcement entities.
Funded activities may include personnel costs, training, investigative tools and equipment, public awareness campaigns, forensic support, and participation in national coordination efforts. Award recipients must comply with all cooperative agreement terms, including reporting and performance expectations. While no cost sharing or matching funds are required, recipients must maintain transparent budgeting and be prepared for monitoring by OJJDP.
Application submission must be completed by November 26, 2025. The opportunity was posted on November 19, 2025, leaving a narrow window for submission. Application materials and the full announcement, including technical requirements, are accessible via the invitation letter, and applicants are encouraged to reach out to the designated contact for assistance. For application issues or clarification, contact William Sarrano at William.Sarrano@usdoj.gov.
The program does not include preliminary submission steps like Letters of Intent, nor are there rolling deadlines; submission is single-cycle. While evaluation criteria and performance metrics are not detailed in the synopsis, the cooperative agreement model implies active oversight and performance evaluation by the OJJDP. With 61 awards anticipated and a total funding pool of approximately $33.98 million, this program represents a significant investment in digital child safety.
This opportunity is not listed as recurring, and no subsequent deadline or cycle is identified at this time. Interested ICAC Task Forces should act promptly and refer to their invitation letters for complete instructions.
