OVW FY 2020 Justice for Families Program Solicitation
Agency: Office on Violence Against Women
- 16.021 -- Justice Systems Response to Families
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Grants to Support Families in the Justice System program (referred to as the Justice for Families Program) was authorized in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) of 2013 to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse. The program supports the following activities for improving the capacity of courts and communities to respond to families affected by the targeted crimes: court-based and court-related programs; supervised visitation and safe exchange by and between parents; training for people who work with families in the court system; civil legal services; and the provision of resources in juvenile court matters.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov
Documents
No documents are currently available.
Link to additional information
Closed: January 22, 2020
Award
$11,000,000
Program Funding
20
Expected awards
$550,000
Award Minimum
$650,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OVW-2020-17568
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Other
Category Explanation:
The Justice for Families Program supports projects to improve the response of the civil and criminal justice system to families with a history of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, or in cases involving allegations of child sexual abuse.
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
November 12, 2019
Archive date:
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