O-OVW-2026-172608: OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program
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 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 1, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$800,000
- Award floor$650,000
- Total funding$16.0 million
- Expected awards22
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 16, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Justice Systems Response to Families awards averaged $574,047; this notice allows up to $800,000 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
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 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-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.
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