Office of Criminal Justice Grants

FY23-24 Identity Theft and Fraud (IDTF)

CLOSED: September 8, 2023

Overview
The Identity Theft and Fraud Grant Program, created under Section 943.0412, Florida Statutes, provides funding to support local law enforcement agencies with the investigation of personal identification information theft and fraud. Funds under this program may be used for: overtime hours for officers, equipment or supplies required for investigative purposes, procurement contracts, and travel and/or training related to identity theft and fraud.

Special Preference
Special consideration will be provided to local law enforcement agencies proposing to use grant funds to address theft and fraud in vulnerable populations, as defined in Section 415.102(48), Florida Statutes, or minor children. Additional preference may be given to agencies in fiscally constrained counties and agencies who do not currently have a unit designated to address Identity Theft and Fraud cases.

Eligibility
This program is open to local law enforcement agencies in the State of Florida.

Awards
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) anticipates issuing approximately 15 awards, not to exceed $10,000 each.

Project Period
Grants are awarded for a 9-month period, beginning October 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024.

How to Apply
FDLE’s Office of Criminal Justice Grants (OCJG) must receive a completed application and budget worksheet by 5:00 PM on Friday, September 8, 2023 to be considered for funding. All documents must be emailed to OCJGSFA@fdle.state.fl.us. For additional assistance, contact Patricia Stark at (850) 617-1252.

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Florida Department of Law Enforcement Priorities

FDLE is composed of five areas: Executive Direction and Business Support, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Information, Criminal Justice Professionalism and Florida Capitol Police. FDLE’s duties, responsibilities and procedures are mandated through Chapter 943, FS, and Chapter 11, FAC. To learn more about these areas, read our Statement of Agency Organization and Operation or visit our Open Government page.