Opportunity Information: Apply for OJJDP 2012 3191
Apply for OJJDP 2012 3191
- The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OJJDP FY 2012 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program Houston Metropolitan Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.543 Missing Childrens Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2012 and posted on Mar 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2012 On March 16, 2012, the deadline was extended to May 1, 2012, because of a Grants.gov outage scheduled for April 28 29, 2012. The original deadline was April 30, 2012.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applicants are limited to local or state law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies within the following Texas counties Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller. OJJDP will not accept applications from applicants whose jurisdiction is not within the boundaries of one of these counties. OJJDP welcomes joint applications from two or more eligible applicants however, one applicant must be clearly indicated as the primary applicant (for correspondence, award, and management purposes) and the others indicated as co applicants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OJJDP FY 2012 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program grant for the Houston Metropolitan Area was a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) under CFDA 16.543 (Missing Children s Assistance). Issued pursuant to the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-401), the opportunity focused on sustaining and expanding the regional ICAC task force capability to combat technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation. The core purpose was to strengthen a coordinated, multiagency, multijurisdictional approach to preventing, detecting, and investigating Internet-enabled crimes against children, while also supporting effective prosecution through close law enforcement and prosecutorial collaboration. Rather than creating an isolated local effort, the program positioned the Houston-area task force as part of the larger national ICAC network, emphasizing shared strategies, consistent practices, and coordinated operational capacity across jurisdictions.
The award was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government anticipated substantial involvement in how the work would be implemented, monitored, or guided, compared with a more hands-off formula or block grant. OJJDP expected to make one award with an award ceiling of $350,000 and no stated minimum (award floor $0), and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds. Funding was intended to help participating agencies build or maintain the specialized knowledge, staffing, and equipment needed for complex, technology-driven child exploitation cases. In practice, this kind of support commonly covers investigative and forensic capacity, specialized training, operational coordination among partner agencies, and the tools required to identify offenders, preserve digital evidence, and support casework that frequently crosses city and county lines.
Eligibility was narrowly restricted to local or state law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies operating within specific Texas counties that make up the Houston Metropolitan Area coverage for this solicitation: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller. Applications from jurisdictions outside those county boundaries were not accepted. OJJDP explicitly welcomed joint applications from two or more eligible agencies to reinforce the collaborative, regional nature of an ICAC task force model, but required that one agency be designated as the primary applicant for official correspondence, award receipt, and grant management, with any additional partners listed as co-applicants.
Key administrative details included the Funding Opportunity Number OJJDP 2012 3191 and an initial closing date of April 30, 2012, which was extended by one day to May 1, 2012 due to a scheduled Grants.gov outage on April 28-29, 2012. The opportunity was posted on March 14, 2012, created on March 16, 2012, and later archived on May 30, 2012. For applicant support, OJJDP directed prospective applicants to the Justice Information Center (JIC) for help with solicitation requirements and accessing the full announcement, providing phone, email, and live web chat options along with published service hours. Overall, the opportunity centered on ensuring that the Houston-region ICAC effort could operate as a robust, well-equipped, and well-coordinated task force capable of responding to rapidly evolving online threats to children through unified investigation and prosecution across multiple jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the OJJDP FY 2012 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program grant for the Houston Metropolitan Area.
Which federal office administered this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
What is the CFDA number and program listing associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was under CFDA 16.543, listed as Missing Children's Assistance.
What law authorized or governed this solicitation?
The solicitation was issued pursuant to the PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-401).
What was the main purpose of the Houston-area ICAC Task Force funding?
The core purpose was to sustain and expand the regional ICAC task force capability to combat technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation by strengthening a coordinated, multiagency, multijurisdictional approach to preventing, detecting, and investigating Internet-enabled crimes against children, while supporting effective prosecution through close collaboration between law enforcement and prosecutors.
How did this solicitation position the Houston Metropolitan Area effort in relation to the national ICAC program?
Rather than supporting an isolated local initiative, the program positioned the Houston-area task force as part of the larger national ICAC network, emphasizing shared strategies, consistent practices, and coordinated operational capacity across jurisdictions.
What type of federal award was expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal government anticipated substantial involvement in how the work would be implemented, monitored, or guided compared with a more hands-off funding approach.
How many awards did OJJDP expect to make?
OJJDP expected to make one award.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $350,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated; the award floor was $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to local or state law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies operating within the specified Texas counties that make up the Houston Metropolitan Area coverage for this solicitation.
Which counties were included in the Houston Metropolitan Area coverage for eligibility?
The eligible counties were Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller.
Could agencies outside the listed counties apply?
No. Applications from jurisdictions outside those county boundaries were not accepted.
Were joint applications allowed?
Yes. OJJDP explicitly welcomed joint applications from two or more eligible agencies to reinforce the collaborative, regional ICAC task force model.
If multiple agencies applied together, was a lead agency required?
Yes. One agency had to be designated as the primary applicant for official correspondence, award receipt, and grant management, with any additional partners listed as co-applicants.
What kinds of activities or capabilities was the funding intended to support?
Funding was intended to help participating agencies build or maintain specialized knowledge, staffing, and equipment needed for complex, technology-driven child exploitation cases, including areas such as investigative and forensic capacity, specialized training, operational coordination among partner agencies, and tools required to identify offenders, preserve digital evidence, and support casework that crosses jurisdictions.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was OJJDP 2012 3191.
When was the opportunity posted, created, and archived?
The opportunity was posted on March 14, 2012, created on March 16, 2012, and archived on May 30, 2012.
What was the application closing date, and was it extended?
The initial closing date was April 30, 2012. It was extended by one day to May 1, 2012 due to a scheduled Grants.gov outage on April 28-29, 2012.
Why was the deadline extended?
The deadline was extended because of a scheduled Grants.gov outage on April 28-29, 2012.
Where were applicants directed for help with solicitation requirements and accessing the full announcement?
OJJDP directed prospective applicants to the Justice Information Center (JIC) for assistance with solicitation requirements and accessing the full announcement.
What support channels were offered through the Justice Information Center (JIC)?
The JIC offered phone, email, and live web chat options, along with published service hours.
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