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CyberTipline
The Cyber Crimes Center (C3) specifically liaisons with non-profit organizations, other federal agencies and various state and local law enforcement in an effort to arrest and convict criminals of sexual crimes, rescue child victims, shut down cyber websites promoting these crimes and to assist in safeguarding cyberspace, our Nation?s people and their way of life.
These crimes represent an ?alternate? type of terrorism that is inflicted upon our nation as a whole daily by domestic and foreign individuals and groups.
The objective supports the mission areas of the PPD-8 as well as assessing the gaps in the Internet and is not restricted to any single level of government, law enforcement or organization, but use the combined efforts in security, prevention, and protection to ensure a safer, secure Internet and Homeland.
The Department of Homeland Security has three primary missions: Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, The | $ 915,000 | 2018-09-30 | 2023-09-29 | |
| National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, The | $ 305,000 | 2018-09-30 | 2023-09-29 | |
| National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, The | $ 305,000 | 2017-09-30 | 2018-09-29 | |
| National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, The | $ 11,564 | 2016-09-30 | 2017-09-29 | |
| National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, The | $ 305,000 | 2016-09-30 | 2017-09-29 | |
| National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, The | $ 0 | 2015-09-14 | 2016-11-30 | |
| National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, The | $ 305,000 | 2015-09-14 | 2016-09-13 | |
| National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, The | $ 305,000 | 2014-09-01 | 2015-08-31 | |
| National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, The | $ 305,000 | 2013-08-21 | 2014-08-29 | |
| National Center For Missing And Exploited Children, The | $ 305,000 | 2012-07-01 | 2013-11-25 |
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016: The number of reports provided by the public, ESP?s and companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Google regarding child exploitation increased during FY2016 as more people and companies became aware of this format to provide information regarding these crimes. Reports generated also increased and continue to facilitate the abilities and actions of law enforcement and prosecutors and the capability to continue to be more effective in securing the internet, the homeland, the people and their way of life. Fiscal Year 2017: It is expected that the number of reports provided by the public, ESP?s and companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Google regarding child exploitation will continue to increase during FY2017 as more people and companies become aware of this format to provide information regarding these crimes. We can?t predict the percent of increase in the reports generated, but expect it will continue to be a significant increase. In turn the reports continue to facilitate the abilities and actions of law enforcement and prosecutors and the capability to continue to be more effective in securing the internet, the homeland, the people and their way of life. Fiscal Year 2018: It is expected that the number of reports provided by the public, ESP?s and companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Google regarding child exploitation will continue to increase during FY2018 as more people and companies become aware of this format to provide information regarding these crimes. We can?t predict the percent of increase in the reports generated, but expect it will continue to be a significant increase. In turn the reports continue to facilitate the abilities and actions of law enforcement and prosecutors and the capability to continue to be more effective in securing the internet, the homeland, the people and their way of life.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The CyberTipline award is designated for a private, nonprofit organization (NPO) which meets Congress?s objectives and programmatic criteria for preventing 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.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3), other than institutions of higher education.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.
Award Procedures
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.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Title II, Section 441 (4), Public Law 114-113.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
An annual appropriation is anticipated for this program.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Refer to program guidance. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Payment based on project need.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Grantees must submit annual and final reports.
Cash reports are not applicable.
Grantees must submit annual and final reports.
Refer to program guidance.
See program guidance.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the grantees fiscal year.
Records
Grant records shall be retained for a period of three (3) years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0400-0-1-751.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 $305,000; FY 17 est $305,000; and FY 18 est $305,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Amount may vary.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
For additional information on program requirements and guidance, please contact the headquarters office at the address listed below.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Margie Jones 11320 Random Hills Rd., Suite 400, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Email: Margie.m.jones@ice.dhs.gov Phone: (703) 293-9207
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Application is reviewed by the DHS/ICE/HSI Cyber Crimes Center and subject matter experts. Application is evaluated according to the program objectives and goals established by Congress.
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