Grants to State and Tribal Courts to Implement Protection Order Pilot Programs (16.062)
Grants to State and Tribal Courts to Implement Protection Order Pilot Programs (Assistance Listing 16.062) is run by the Offices, Boards and Divisions, part of the Department of Justice. It awarded $7.5 million in 5 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.5 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $1.5 million. Half of the 5 awards fell between $1.5 million and $1.5 million, and they ranged from $1.4 million to $1.5 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$7.5 million
- Grant awards5
- Typical award$1.5 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$6.0 million
- Size rank1,553 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceProject grants (discretionary)
Key findings
- It is the 1553rd largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 5 largest recipients received 100% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 4 states and territories.
What the program funds
An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds, in consultation with the partners of the eligible entity described in subsection (a), to- (A) develop and implement a program for properly and legally serving protection orders through electronic communication methods to- (i) modernize the service process and make the process more effective and efficient; (ii) provide for improved safety of victims; and (iii) make protection orders enforceable as quickly as possible; (B) develop best practices relating to the service of protection orders through electronic communication methods; (C) ensure that the program developed under subparagraph (A) complies with due process requirements and any other procedures required by law or by a court; and (D) implement any technology necessary to carry out the program developed under subparagraph (A), such as technology to verify and track the receipt of a protection order by the intended party.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
In this section, the term "eligible entity" means a State or Tribal court that is part of a multidisciplinary partnership.
What the money can and cannot pay for
An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds, in consultation with the partners of the eligible entity described in subsection (a), to- (A) develop and implement a program for properly and legally serving protection orders through electronic communication methods to- (i) modernize the service process and make the process more effective and efficient; (ii) provide for improved safety of victims; and (iii) make protection orders enforceable as quickly as possible; (B) develop best practices relating to the service of protection orders through electronic communication methods; (C) ensure that the program developed under subparagraph (A) complies with due process requirements and any other procedures required by law or by a court; and (D) implement any technology necessary to carry out the program developed under subparagraph (A), such as technology to verify and track the receipt of a protection order by the intended party.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Grants to State and Tribal Courts to Implement Protection Order Pilot Programs (16.062) awarded $7.5 million across 5 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Winnebago | Illinois | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Unified Court System of New York State | New York | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Chickaloon Native Village | Alaska | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Office Court Administration | Puerto Rico | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska | Alaska | 1 | $1.4 million |
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 40% of the money, tribes 40%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 2 | $3.0 million | 40% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 2 | $3.0 million | 40% |
| Other | 1 | $1.5 million | 20% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | $3.0 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $1.5 million |