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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program

Office on Violence Against Women · O-OVW-2026-172608

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Award Range

$650K$800K

Total Program Funding

$16.0M

Expected Awards

22

Deadline

July 16, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program. Office on Violence Against Women. The Justice for Families program supports activities to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving child sexual abuse. Activities should improve the capacity of courts and... $650,000-$800,000 per award; $16,000,000 total program funding; ~22 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

State governments, County governments, Other eligible entities, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, City/township governments (+2 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • States and territories, units of local government, Indian Tribal governments, courts (including juvenile courts), victim service providers, nonprof...
  • Deadline: 2026-07-16

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What This Grant Funds

The Justice for Families program supports activities to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving child sexual abuse. Activities should improve the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families through court-based and court-related programs; supervised visitation and safe exchange of children and youth by and between parents; training for people who work with families in the court system; and civil legal assistance and advocacy services to victims and nonoffending parents. Eligible applicants are Tribal, state, and local governments, courts, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and victim service providers.

Who Can Apply

States and territories, units of local government, Indian Tribal governments, courts (including juvenile courts), victim service providers, nonprofit organizations, and legal service providers

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCity/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$650K
Maximum Award
$800K
Total Program Funding
$16.0M
Expected Number of Awards
22
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 1, 2026
Application Deadline: July 16, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov

OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov