Office of Criminal Justice Grants

FY19-20 Identity Theft and Fraud

CLOSED: September 18, 2019

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.

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
Awards will be for a 9-month period beginning October 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2019. These awards cannot be extended. Any funds not used by June 30, 2020 must be reverted to the state.

Funding Opportunity Attachments



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.