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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 Nonprofit eligible

Administered by Office on Violence Against Women, this law & justice grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 16, 2026. It provides awards up to $650K–$800K.

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Deadline
Jul 16, 2026
Award amount
Up to $650K–$800K
Expected awards
22
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
Opportunity number
O-OVW-2026-172608
CFDA
16.021

Opportunity 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.

Who can apply

  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments

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

Funding

Award floor
$650K
Award ceiling
$800K

Agency contact

Office on Violence Against Women

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

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