Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program

For program-related questions:
202.307.6026
OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov

Grants.gov contact center:
800.518.4726
support@grants.gov
Self-service knowledge base

OVW JustGrants support:
866.655.4482
OVW.JustGrantsSupport@usdoj.gov

SAM.gov assistance:
866.606.8220
SAM.gov Help Desk

The Justice for Families Program offers grants designed to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system for 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 non-offending parents.

Funding priorities:

• Combatting human trafficking and transnational crime, particularly crimes linked to illegal immigration, transnational criminal organizations, and cartel operations, including projects that strengthen law enforcement investigation and prosecution while supporting safety and justice for trafficking victims who have also suffered domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking
• Projects dedicated to direct victim services and/or criminal justice responses— including investigation, arrest, prosecution, and enforcement of protective orders— particularly in small towns and rural, remote, and tribal communities.

Eligible applicants:

• Government entities
  • State governments
  • Territory governments
  • Tribal governments
  • Units of local government
  • Courts
• Nonprofit entities
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Legal services providers
  • Victim service providers
  • Faith-based organizations

Award ceiling: $800,000
Award floor: $650,000
Project period: 36-48 months depending on project type
Estimated number of awards: 22
Estimated total program funding: $16,000,000

Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available through grants.gov.

Applications are submitted through a two-step process with the SF-424 due in grants.gov on July 16, 2026 and the full application, including attachments, in the Justice Grants System (JustGrants) is due on July 21, 2026.