# OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/o-ovw-2026-172608-ovw-fiscal-year-2026-grants-to-support-families/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362635

> Office on Violence Against Women offered grants of up to $800,000 (at least $650,000) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 22 awards worth $16.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | O-OVW-2026-172608 |
| Agency | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $800,000 |
| Award floor | $650,000 |
| Expected awards | 22 |
| Total funding | $16.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 16.021 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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)

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

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is O-OVW-2026-172608 still open?

No. It closed on July 16, 2026.

### Who can apply for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program?

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 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program?

Closed July 16, 2026. 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 $800,000 each. About $16.0 million in total across about 22 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.