Federal Grant Award Summary: State Court Improvement Program (SCIP-2026)

The Florida Office of the State Courts Administrator received a formula grant award of $1.72M from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families under the State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This funding supports Florida's efforts to enhance court processes and legal representation in child welfare cases, with a specific focus on improving the quality and effectiveness of judicial decision-making related to child safety, permanency, and well-being. The grant enables the state judiciary to conduct assessments identifying barriers to timely and effective case handling and implement systemic improvements to court operations and legal services delivery.

Under this formula grant award, OSCA will design and execute targeted court improvement initiatives that strengthen Florida's child welfare judicial system. The program provides flexibility for the state to identify and address specific operational challenges within its court system while advancing best practices in legal representation and case processing. As a formula award recipient, Florida is eligible for renewal funding every five years, with annual updates required to demonstrate progress and continued compliance with grant requirements and federal regulations.