$14m+
Total funding available
Justice for Families Program
The Justice for Families Program improves the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families affected by the targeted crimes through:
- court-based and court-related programs and services
- supervised visitation and safe exchange by and between parents
- training for people who work with families in the court system
- civil legal assistance
Now is the time to begin planning for a successful application.
By the Numbers*
*2024 award data. 2025 figures are expected to be similar but have yet to be released.
$700k
Award maximum
24
Number of awards
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Who Should Apply?
- Legal service providers
Eligible Applicants
- States
- Units of local government
- Courts
- Indian or tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations
- Legal service providers
- Victim service providers
Required Partnerships
Applicants must include formal partnerships with a domestic violence/sexual assault victim service provider and a court.
Application details
Agency: US Department of Justice
Website: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/justice-families-program
Summary: The Justice for Families Program improves the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families affected by domestic violence or sexual assault.
Submission: Grants.gov and JustGrants
Cost share: Not required.
Anticipated Letter of Intent Due Date* (if required): January 3, 2025
Anticipated Application Due Date*: February 1, 2025
Allowable use of funds: Coordinated approach to helping families victimized by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking as they navigate the justice system; support for partners; language access and access to people with disabilities.
*Official due dates have not yet been finalized. Once finalized, this page will be updated accordingly.
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