Office of Criminal Justice Grants

FY24-25 Identity Theft and Fraud (IDTF)
CLOSED: July 25, 2024
 
Overview
The Identity Theft and Fraud (IDTF) grant program was created to provide support to local law enforcement agencies for the investigation of personal identification information theft and fraud. Funding for this program is supported through the payment of criminal fines for qualifying convictions relating to identity theft, as provided in 817.568(12)(a), Florida Statutes. 

The issuance of awards under this program is contingent upon appropriation of funding by the Legislature. In the event the appropriation is discontinued upon execution of the General Appropriations Act, this solicitation, and all applications received, will be rescinded.
 
Eligibility
This program is open to local law enforcement agencies in the State of Florida.
 
Project Period
Grants are awarded for a 12-month period, beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025.
 
Awards
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) anticipates issuing approximately 15 awards, not to exceed $10,000 each.
 
How to Apply

Funds for this program will be awarded on a first come, first served basis dependent on the receipt of a complete application packet. FDLE will continue issuing awards until all available funding is allocated. An application is not considered complete until both of the following documents have been received:

  1. An IDTF application packet; and
  2. A corresponding budget detail worksheet;

Both documents must be emailed to OCJGSFA@fdle.state.fl.us to be considered for funding. For additional assistance, contact the Office Criminal Justice Grants at (850) 617-1250.
 

Application Documents


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.