ActiveU.S. Department of Justice – OVW · 2026

Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative

Quick Facts

Agency: U.S. Department of Justice – OVW
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source (Check Source)
Status: Active
Eligibility: New and continuation applicants

About This Grant

Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice – OVW. Provides technical assistance for domestic violence mentor courts.

Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:

Opportunity Listing - OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative An official website of the United States government Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. You've been logged out. Please sign in again. OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative: O-OVW-2025-172285 OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative Agency: Office on Violence Against Women Assistance Listings: 16.029 -- Office on Violence Against Women Special Projects Last Updated: May 19, 2025 View version history on Grants.gov The OVW Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative (Mentor Court Initiative) creates a unique opportunity to recognize well-established specialized courts and enable them to guide novice or developing courts and court-based programs that wish to significantly improve their responses to domestic violence cases to ensure victim safety and offender accountability. These well-established courts successfully serve as national models and share their expertise by hosting site visits, linking courts with peer courts facing similar challenges, and assisting other domestic violence courts to implement best practices to respond effectively to these difficult cases. Current OVW Domestic Violence Mentor Court Initiative grantees or Courts with an existing specialized court system for handling domestic violence cases. Grantor contact information For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW.DVMentorCourts@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.DVMentorCourts@usdoj.gov OVW.DVMentorCourts@usdoj.gov OVW.DVMentorCourts@usdoj.gov No documents are currently available. Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Law justice and legal services To give feedback, contact: simpler@grants.gov Grants.gov Support Center For technical support, contact: support@grants.gov Grants.gov Program Management Office Grantors, contact the PMO through your Agency Point of Contact . An official website of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General Looking for U.S. government information and services? Visit USA.gov

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OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative: O-OVW-2025-172285 OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative Agency: Office on Violence Against Women Assistance Listings: 16. 029 -- Office on Violence Against Women Special Projects Last Updated: May 19, 2025 View version history on Grants.

gov The OVW Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative (Mentor Court Initiative) creates a unique opportunity to recognize well-established specialized courts and enable them to guide novice or developing courts and court-based programs that wish to significantly improve their responses to domestic violence cases to ensure victim safety and offender accountability.

These well-established courts successfully serve as national models and share their expertise by hosting site visits, linking courts with peer courts facing similar challenges, and assisting other domestic violence courts to implement best practices to respond effectively to these difficult cases.

Current OVW Domestic Violence Mentor Court Initiative grantees or Courts with an existing specialized court system for handling domestic violence cases. Grantor contact information For assistance with the requirements of this NOFO, email OVW at OVW. DVMentorCourts@usdoj.

gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.

DVMentorCourts@usdoj. gov OVW. DVMentorCourts@usdoj.

Eligibility Requirements

New and continuation applicants

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: New and continuation applicants Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative?

Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for Domestic Violence Mentor Court Technical Assistance Initiative?

The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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