The Justice for Families program is designed to help improve how the justice system deals with families affected by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or child sexual abuse. It aims to enhance court and community responses through various supportive activities like supervised visitation, training for court personnel, and legal assistance for victims.
Who it's for: This grant is for Tribal, state, and local governments, courts, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and victim service providers who are looking to improve their response to families dealing with domestic violence and related issues.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in justice or victim services
- Entities outside the U.S.
- Applicants without a history of working with the justice system or victim services
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government or nonprofit status)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Documentation of past experience in relevant areas
- Organizational chart
- Resumes of key personnel
- DUNS number and SAM registration
Cautions
- Ensure all partners are eligible entities
- Applications must be submitted by the deadline
- Projects must align with the program's goals
- Funds cannot be used for activities outside the scope of the grant
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include Tribal governments and organizations, state governments, federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, county governments, private institutions of higher education, city or township governments, and other unrestricted entities. These groups must be involved in justice or victim services to qualify.
Overview
This grant is for Tribal, state, and local governments, courts, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and victim service providers who are looking to improve their response to families dealing with domestic violence and related issues.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in justice or victim services
- Entities outside the U.S.
- Applicants without a history of working with the justice system or victim services
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to enhance court and community responses to domestic violence and related issues, support supervised visitation programs, train court personnel, and provide legal assistance and advocacy services to victims.
Total Program Funding
$16,000,000
Expected Awards
22
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 16, 2026(33 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a Tribal, state, or local government, court, or nonprofit
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Gather letters of support or partnership agreements
- Compile documentation of past relevant experience
- Prepare an organizational chart
- Update resumes of key personnel
- Ensure DUNS number and SAM registration are current