This Justice for Families Program grant is for the purpose of enhancing the civil and criminal justice system’s capacity to respond effectively to families impacted by domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or child sexual abuse. Authorized under the Violence Against Women Act of 2013, the program aims to improve how courts and communities address these critical issues. Supported activities include developing court-based and court-related programs, facilitating supervised visitation and safe exchanges between parents, providing essential training for professionals working within the court system, and offering vital civil legal assistance to affected families, ultimately strengthening the support network for vulnerable individuals.
Opportunity ID: 351414
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | O-OVW-2024-171902 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Justice for Families Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 16.021 — Justice Systems Response to Families |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 08, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $600,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are limited to: States, units of local government, courts (including juvenile courts), Indian tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, legal services providers, and victim service providers in the United States or U.S. territories. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office on Violence Against Women |
| Description: | This program is authorized by 34 U.S.C. ยง 12464. 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 Act 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 Justice for Families Program (CFDA #16.021) 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; and civil legal assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026.
OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov Email:OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | For assistance with the requirements of this solicitation, email OVW at OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov. Alternatively, interested parties may call OVW at 202-307-6026. OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov Email: OVW.JFF@usdoj.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.021 | PKG00284112 | Dec 08, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351414 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351414 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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