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

USDOJ-OJP-OVW Posted O-OVW-2026-172608

Description

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.

Eligibility

States and territories, units of local government, Indian Tribal governments, courts (including juvenile courts), victim service providers, nonprofit organizations, and legal service providers
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$650,000.00
Award Ceiling
$800,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$16,000,000.00
Expected Awards
22
Key Dates
Posted
June 1, 2026
Closes
July 16, 2026
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Office on Violence Against Women
Agency Code
USDOJ-OJP-OVW
Funding Instrument
Other