Federal Grant Award Summary

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma received a formula grant award of $568,992 from the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) under the State Court Improvement Program (CFDA 93.586), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This funding supports improvements to the quality and effectiveness of court processes and legal representation in child welfare matters handled by Oklahoma state courts. The award enables the Supreme Court to conduct comprehensive assessments designed to identify barriers to timely and effective judicial decision-making in cases involving family preservation, reunification, guardianship, and adoption proceedings.

Under this grant, the Supreme Court of Oklahoma will implement targeted improvements to court operations and legal service delivery through activities such as judicial training, court process modernization, data system integration, and specialized court programming. The formula grant mechanism ensures predictable, recurring funding for states that submit acceptable plans and maintain compliance with federal grant terms and conditions. Continuation funding beyond the initial award period is contingent upon demonstrated satisfactory progress, compliance with grant requirements, and organizational capacity to effectively manage the program.