OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program
Office on Violence Against Women · Opportunity number O-OVW-2026-172608
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
Independent platform. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Data from public federal sources.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | O-OVW-2026-172608 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Office on Violence Against Women Department of Justice |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 16.021 |
| Posted | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $800,000 |
| Award floor | $650,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 22 |
| Estimated total program funding | $16,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Law justice and legal services |
| Last updated here | Jun 28, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- State governments
- County governments
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Colleges and universities
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
States and territories, units of local government, Indian Tribal governments, courts (including juvenile courts), victim service providers, nonprofit organizations, and legal service providers
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
Related open opportunities
Logistical Support for Citizen Security, counternarcotics, border security, criminal deterrence and Law Enforcement Projects in Honduras
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · OFOP0003602
DOJ FY 2026 Assisting Neighborhoods and Governments with Enforcement of Laws (ANGEL) Grant Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172778
BJA FY 2026 Tribal Justice Training and Technical Assistance Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172727
BJA FY 2026 Invited to Apply- Medicaid and Corrections Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172795
Strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Organized Crime Specialized Departments for Organized Crime Through Expert Advisory Support
U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina · OFOP0003410