GrantPostedDiscretionary

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
Application Deadline
Jul 16, 2026
6 days left
Days Remaining
6
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$800,000
Total Program Funding
$16,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Office on Violence Against Women is seeking grant applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Justice for Families program, which supports efforts to improve how the civil and criminal justice system responds to families affected by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child sexual abuse. The program funds court-based and court-related services, supervised visitation and safe exchange, training for professionals who work with families in the court system, and civil legal assistance and advocacy for victims and nonoffending parents. Eligible applicants include states, territories, units of local government, Indian Tribal governments, courts, victim service providers, nonprofit organizations, and legal service providers. The grant has no matching requirement, offers awards of $650,000 to $800,000, expects about 22 awards, and has a submission deadline of July 16, 2026; questions may be directed to OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov or 202-307-6026.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

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

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJun 1, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineJul 16, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$800,000
Award Floor
$650,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$16,000,000
Expected Awards
22
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Office on Violence Against Women(USDOJ-OJP-OVW)
Funding Category
Law, Justice and Legal Services
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

16.021

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