OJJDP FY25 Internet Crimes Against Children On-Line Child Protection System (ICACCOPS) – Invited to Apply | O OJJDP 2025 172477

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the OJJDP FY25 ICACCOPS grant opportunity?

This opportunity is an OJJDP (Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention) FY25 continuation cooperative agreement focused on strengthening the national response to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation. It supports the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) network and the ICAC On-Line Child Protection System (ICACCOPS) capability that helps task forces operate as a coordinated national network.

What does ICAC stand for, and what is the ICAC network?

ICAC stands for Internet Crimes Against Children. The ICAC network consists of 61 multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional task forces that work across local, state, tribal, and federal lines on online child exploitation cases.

What is ICACCOPS?

ICACCOPS refers to the ICAC On-Line Child Protection System capability. It is described as a central operational backbone that helps ICAC task forces function as a cohesive national network, supporting activities like sharing leads, managing case information, coordinating referrals, and strengthening investigative and forensic workflows tied to online exploitation matters.

What is the main purpose of the funding?

The funding emphasizes strengthening national coordination and operational capacity for responding to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation. In practical terms, it supports consistent technical support and tools to help investigators and prosecutors handle digital evidence, triage cyber tips, and collaborate on cases that can span multiple jurisdictions.

What types of work do ICAC task forces conduct under this program?

The ICAC task forces conduct investigations, digital forensic examinations, and prosecution support related to online child exploitation cases. The overall goal is to improve coordination, investigative capacity, and outcomes in cases that often involve complex digital evidence and offenders operating across jurisdictions.

How does this program support investigations that cross jurisdictions?

The program supports an operational approach that allows task forces to share leads, manage case information, coordinate referrals, and collaborate on cases involving multiple regions. This is intended to help address offenders and evidence that may span local, state, tribal, and federal jurisdictions.

Does the program provide support beyond the ICAC task forces?

Yes. The ICAC task forces also provide forensic technical assistance to law enforcement and prosecutorial officials who are not part of the task forces but need specialized help related to these investigations.

What community-facing or prevention activities are expected?

The opportunity includes a strong community-facing component. Task forces are expected to provide education and awareness information to parents, educators, law enforcement, prosecutors, and other community stakeholders to help prevent victimization, improve reporting and response, and strengthen understanding of online safety risks and exploitation tactics.

Who is the intended audience for the outreach and education efforts?

The outreach and awareness efforts are aimed at parents, educators, law enforcement, prosecutors, and other community stakeholders.

Is this a competitive grant open to multiple applicants?

No. This is described as an invited-to-apply continuation opportunity with a single expected award, which indicates it is intended for a specific recipient rather than open competition.

How many awards are expected?

A single award is expected.

Who is eligible to apply?

The eligible applicant category listed is "Others." The opportunity is also described as invited-to-apply and continuation, suggesting it is targeted to a specific recipient.

Which organization is named in connection with this opportunity?

Fox Valley Technical College is the named entity associated with the opportunity.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling is $900,000.

What is the application deadline?

The application closing date is December 8, 2025.

What is the CFDA number for this funding?

The opportunity is offered under CFDA 16.543.

What activity category does this opportunity fall under?

The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.

What makes this opportunity a "continuation cooperative agreement"?

Based on the description, it is a continuation cooperative agreement from OJJDP and is invited-to-apply, indicating it continues an existing funded effort rather than starting a new, openly competed award.

What kinds of operational capabilities are supported through ICACCOPS?

The supported capabilities include lead sharing, case information management, referral coordination, and strengthening investigative and forensic workflows. The description also notes support for technical tools and assistance for handling digital evidence, triaging cyber tips, and collaborating with investigators and prosecutors across regions.