CyberTipline

ICE/HSI
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$305K FY2026
$305K
FY24
$305K
FY25
$305K
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 During FY25, HSI arrested 816 offenders and identified/rescued 397 victims from cases generated by the CyberTipline®.
FY2026 Fiscal Year 2026: HSI will continue to promote the use of CyberTipline® reports by the public and electronic service providers (ESP) to assist law enforcement in identifying and rescuing victims of sexual exploitation and abuse: to include the increased trends of sextortion utilizing blackmail, generative AI (GAI), and the newest trends of child exploitation that encourage children to commit acts of self-harm. During FY26, so far HSI has arrested 93 offenders and identified/rescued 61 victims from cases generated by the CyberTipline®

Program 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 law enforcement priority tool. This funding opportunity is intended to support promotional global activities to educate law enforcement, the public, electronic service providers (ESPs) and other entities, of the benefits of using the CyberTipline® to make reports of abduction, abuse, and sexual exploitation of children and to assist law enforcement globally in their investigations and recovery of those children.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization

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

Beneficiaries

  • Other

General public.

How to Apply

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.

Refer to program guidance document.

Program details & compliance

Description

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Mission Categories

Primary: Law Enforcement - Crime Analysis and Data

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

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.

Restrictions

Refer to program guidance.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Sara Tahbaz — DHS/ICE, Homeland Security Investigations
(703) 403-1150
11320 Random Hills Rd., Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-05-01. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:23:18.