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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

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Closing in 27 daysLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

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.

Grant Summary

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program is a Office on Violence Against Women grant providing $650K to $800K for municipality. Applications are due 2026-07-16 (closing in 27 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

lawjustice

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

$650K$800K

Deadline

2026-07-16

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program from Office on Violence Against Women, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Office on Violence Against Women before the deadline.
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OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program?

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program is offered by Office on Violence Against Women and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program provide?

OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program provides between $650K and $800K per award from Office on Violence Against Women. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program deadline?

Applications for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program are due 2026-07-16 (closing in 27 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Office on Violence Against Women, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program?

To apply for OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Office on Violence Against Women.

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