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"OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program is sponsored by Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This 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.
It aims to improve the capacity of courts and communities through court-based and court-related programs, supervised visitation, training, and civil legal assistance for victims and non-offending parents.
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Opportunity Listing - OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program Agency: Office on Violence Against Women Assistance Listings: 16. 021 -- Justice Systems Response to Families Last Updated: June 1, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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.
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments City or township governments Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations States and territories, units of local government, Indian Tribal governments, courts (including juvenile courts), victim service providers, nonprofit organizations, and legal service providers Grantor contact information 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. 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 Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tribal, state, and local governments, courts, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and victim service providers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $650,000 - $800,000 (total program funding $16,000,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program is funded by Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
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