OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program
This grant funds programs that help courts and communities better support families affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or child sexual abuse through legal, advocacy, and supervised visitation services.
Funder: Office on Violence Against Women
Due Dates: July 16, 2026 (Grants.gov/SF-424) | July 21, 2026 (JustGrants full application)
Funding Amounts: $650,000–$800,000 per award for 36–48 months; ~$16 million total; ~22 awards expected.
Summary: Supports projects that improve civil and criminal justice system responses to families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or child sexual abuse.
Description
This program funds activities designed to enhance the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families with histories of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or child sexual abuse. Eligible projects may include court-based and court-related programs, supervised visitation and safe exchange services, training for personnel working with affected families, and civil legal assistance and advocacy for victims and nonoffending parents. The program’s overarching goal is to improve justice system responses and outcomes for families experiencing these forms of violence.
