O-OVW-2023-171466: OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Justice for Families Program - Solicitation
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Office on Violence Against Women notices from 2022.
Office on Violence Against Women offered grants of up to $700,000 (at least $600,000) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $14.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 13, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 13, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$700,000
- Award floor$600,000
- Total funding$14.0 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| O-OVW-2022-171024 | January 19, 2022 | Closed May 25, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 13, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 13, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants are limited to: States, units of local government, courts (including juvenile courts), Indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and victim service providers in the United States or U.S. territories. For more information, see the Eligibility Information section of this solicitation.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Justice Systems Response to Families awards averaged $574,047; this notice allows up to $700,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (76% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. § 12464. The Grants to Support Families in the Justice System Program (referred to as the Justice for Families Program) (CFDA # 16.021) was authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA 2013) to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse. The program supports the following activities for improving the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families affected by the targeted crimes: court-based and court-related programs; supervised visitation and safe exchange by and between parents; training for people who work with families in the court system; civil legal services; and the provision of resources in juvenile court matters. For additional information about this program and related performance measures, including how awards contribute to the achievement of program goals and objectives, see: OVW grant program information: OVW Grants and Programs Webpage. Program performance measures under the Measuring Effectiveness Initiative: VAWA Measuring Effectiveness Initiative webpage. Program-specific sections in OVW’s most recent report to Congress on the effectiveness of VAWA grant programs.
Who has won Justice Systems Response to Families grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Justice Systems Response to Families (16.021) awarded $73.5 million across 128 grant awards, an average of $574,047 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unified Court System of New York State | New York | 3 | $1.8 million |
| Community Violence Intervention Center Inc | North Dakota | 2 | $1.4 million |
| South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, Inc | South Dakota | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Hope House, Inc. | Missouri | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Pro Bono Project Silicon Valley | California | 2 | $1.1 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is O-OVW-2023-171466 still open?
No. It closed on February 13, 2023.
Who can apply for OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Justice for Families Program - Solicitation?
Office on Violence Against Women accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for OVW Fiscal Year 2023 Justice for Families Program - Solicitation?
Closed February 13, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $700,000 each. About $14.0 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Justice Systems Response to Families grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Unified Court System of New York State, Community Violence Intervention Center Inc, South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault, Inc. The program made 128 awards worth $73.5 million in that time.
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