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

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.

Program Details

Office on Violence Against Women is a federal agency that offers the OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program grant program to support social services. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Office on Violence Against Women through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Office on Violence Against Women or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $650K – $800K. Applications are due by July 16, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports social services. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Office on Violence Against Women before applying.

Award details

Award range: $650K – $800K. Applications close on July 16, 2026.

Categories

Social Services