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OJJDP FY 2026 Family

Treatment Court Program

Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: O-OJJDP-2026-172738

Application Deadlines in Eastern Time (ET):

1. Complete SF-424 and submit in Grants.gov: November 16, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. ET

2. Submit full application in JustGrants: November 23, 2026 by 8:59 p.m. ET https://Grants.gov

OJJDP FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program

Contents

1. Basic Information

2. Eligibility

3. Program Description

4. Application Contents and Format

5. Submission Requirements and Deadlines

6. Application Review Information

7. Award Notices

8. Post-Award Requirements & Administration

9. Questions?

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1. BASIC INFORMATION

Purpose of the Funding

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) is committed to advancing work that furthers the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) mission to keep our country safe and secure and uphold the rule of law and protect the rights of American citizens. OJP provides federal leadership, funding, and other critical resources to directly support law enforcement, combat violent crime, protect American children, provide services to American crime victims, and address public safety challenges, including human trafficking and the opioid crisis.

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program. This opportunity will support state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to establish new, or enhance existing, family treatment courts to ensure the provision of substance use treatment and other services that improve child, parent, and family outcomes. Family treatment courts serve parents who require treatment for a substance use disorder and who encounter and are engaged with the child welfare system because of child abuse, neglect, or other parenting issues. Family treatment courts provide intensive judicial monitoring and interventions to treat parents’ substance use and/or co-occurring mental health disorders.

This NOFO funds two categories:

• Category 1: Establishing New Family Treatment Courts. Category 1 will support the implementation of new family treatment courts to provide parental substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services, including screening, assessment, case management, recovery support services, and program coordination to family treatment court participants.

• Category 2: Enhancing Family Treatment Courts. Category 2 will support the expansion of parental SUD treatment services in existing family treatment courts.

Any court that receives funds under this program may not permit participation by any individual who is charged with or has committed a violent offense.1 Funding will be immediately suspended if DOJ determines that an individual who is charged with or has committed a violent offense is participating in any program funded under this funding opportunity. The family treatment court should collaborate with entities (e.g., courts, programs, and partners) in structuring the participants' treatment under this program with any participant with pending criminal cases, supervised by probation, or participating in diversion programming. Family treatment courts must meet all applicable requirements provided for at 34 U.S.C. 10611 et. Seq., including:

1 See 34 U.S.C. 10613(a) and 34 U.S.C. 10613(b).

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• Continuing judicial supervision over individuals under the jurisdiction of the court with substance abuse conditions, including individuals with co-occurring substance abuse and mental health conditions, who are not individuals who are charged with or have committed a violent offense.

• Coordination with the appropriate state or local prosecutor and the applicable agency attorney (i.e., child welfare agency).

The integrated administration of treatment adjustments, complementary service modifications, or therapeutic measures.

Although the authorizing statute requires participant payments for treatment and restitution, recipients may not impose a fee on a client participant at a level that would interfere with the client's participant's rehabilitation. See 34 U.S.C. 10611(a)-(b).

Applicants should include in their application provisions for determining if these costs would interfere with a client's participant's rehabilitation recovery or graduation.

Consistent with the authorizing statute, 34 U.S.C. 10611(c), family treatment court programs must require mandatory periodic drug testing that is accurate and practicable.

Each participant must be tested for every controlled substance that the participant has been known to abuse and for any that the court may require. The courts must impose treatment adjustments, complementary service modifications, therapeutic measures, or whenever a participant fails a drug test.

Provide a long-term strategy and detailed implementation plan that shall provide for the consultation and coordination with appropriate state and local prosecutors, particularly when program participants fail to comply with program requirements. Explain the inability to fund the program adequately without federal assistance.

Describe the methodology that will be used to evaluate the program.

See the Eligible Applicants section for eligibility details.

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Funding Details

Announcement Type Initial

Assistance Listing Number 16.838

Statutory Authority Pub. L. No. 90-351, Title I, Part EE (codified at 34 U.S.C. §§ 10611 -10619); Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2026, Pub. L. No.

119-74, 140 Stat. 5, 32-33 -

Grants.gov Opportunity Number O-OJJDP-2026-172738

Competition ID Number Category 1: C-OJJDP-2026-00018-PROD Category 2: C-OJJDP-2026-00019-PROD

Expected Total Amount of Funding $9,020,000

Anticipated Number of Awards Category 1: 5 Category 2: 6

Award Type(s) Grant

Anticipated Award Amount Category 1: Up to $850,000 Category 2: Up to $750,000

Expected Award Period(s) 48 months starting on January 1, 2027

Key Dates and Times

NOFO Release Date October 8, 2026

SAM.gov Registration/Renewal Begin the process by October 16, 2026, and no later than October 30, 2026

Step 1: Grants.gov Deadline 11:59 p.m. ET on November 16, 2026

Step 2: JustGrants Deadline 8:59 p.m. ET on November 23, 2026

See Questions? at the end of this NOFO for agency contact information.

2. ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants

The types of entities that are eligible to apply are:

Government Entities

• State governments

• County governments

• City or township governments

• Native American Tribal governments (federally recognized)

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Category 1: Establishing New Family Treatment Courts grants are available to jurisdictions that are ready to implement a new family treatment court. These grants are for jurisdictions where either no family treatment court currently exists, or a family treatment court has been operational for less than 1 year. Jurisdictions may already have other types of drug or treatment courts (such as adult drug courts or mental health courts).

Category 2: Enhancing Family Treatment Courts grants are available to jurisdictions with a fully operational family treatment court. Courts applying for funding under

Category 2 must be fully operational for at least 1 year, as funding is intended to enhance services of existing family treatment courts. OJJDP encourages applicants to partner with community service providers, if applicable and appropriate.

Cost Sharing (Match) Requirement: This NOFO requires cost sharing (match). See Program Description: Cost Sharing (Match) Requirement for details on the cost sharing (match) calculation and what types of contributions are acceptable. If your application does not include the required cost sharing, it will be deemed ineligible for funding.

Limit on Number of Applications: You may submit more than one application under Category 1 and Category 2 if each application proposes a different project.

If a project will be carried out by two or more entities (project partners), only one entity may submit the application. The other entities (project partners) must be proposed as subrecipients rather than co-applicants. An entity may be proposed as a subrecipient in more than one application. For additional information regarding subawards, see the Application Resource Guide

3. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Statutory Authority

Pub. L. No. 90-351, Title I, Part EE (codified at 34 U.S.C. §§ 10611 -10619);

additional authority may be provided by the Department of Justice Appropriations

Act, 2026, (Pub. L. No. 119-74, 140 Stat. 5, 32-33.

Agency Funding Priorities

To help meet its mission, OJP may give priority consideration to applications proposing (as applicable within the scope of this NOFO) projects designed to advance the goals listed below:

(a) Directly supporting law enforcement operations (including immigration law enforcement operations);

(b) Combatting violent crime;

(c) Supporting services to American citizens;

(d) Protecting American children; and

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(e) Supporting American victims of trafficking and sexual assault.

In addition to the Agency priorities listed above, priority consideration will be given under this NOFO to applicants in states and units of local government that actively meet the below criteria, to the maximum extent permitted by law:

(i) Enforce prohibitions on open illicit drug use.

(ii) Enforce prohibitions on urban camping and loitering.

(iii) Enforce prohibitions on urban squatting.

(iv) Enforce, and where necessary, adopt, standards that address individuals who are a danger to themselves or others and suffer from serious mental illness or substance use disorder, or who are living on the streets and cannot care for themselves, through assisted outpatient treatment or by moving them into treatment centers or other appropriate facilities via civil commitment or other available means, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

(v) For state applicants, substantially implement and comply with, to the extent required, the registration and notification obligations of the Sex Offender

Registry and Notification Act, particularly in the case of registered sex offenders with no fixed address, including by adequately mapping and checking the location of homeless sex offenders.

Applicants seeking this additional priority consideration, should complete the Agency

Funding Priorities Inventory – Ending Crime and Disorder in JustGrants to indicate which criteria they are actively meeting.

Note: Addressing these priorities is one of many factors that OJP considers in making funding decisions. Receiving priority consideration does not guarantee funding.

Unallowable Activities: The following are certain unallowable costs and certain activities that are out of the program scope and will not be funded.

1. Out of program scope is any program or activity, at any tier that, directly or indirectly, violates (or promotes or facilitates the violation of) federal immigration law (including 8 U.S.C. § 1373) or impedes or hinders the enforcement of federal immigration law—including by failing to comply with 8 U.S.C. § 1373, give access to DHS agents, or honor DHS requests and provide requested notice to DHS agents.

2. Out of program scope is any program or activity, at any tier that violates any applicable Federal civil rights or nondiscrimination law. This includes violations that (1) indirectly violate the law, including by promoting or facilitating violations; or (2) unlawfully favor individuals in any race or protected group, including on a majority or minority, or privileged or unprivileged, basis, within a given area, population, or sector.

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3. As specified in the DOJ Grants Financial Guide, in Chapter 3.13 “Unallowable Costs” (“Legal Services for Aliens”), any obligations of funds, at any tier, under this award to provide (or to support the provision of) legal services to any removable alien or any alien otherwise unlawfully present in the United States shall be unallowable costs for purposes any award made under this notice, but the foregoing shall not be understood to apply:

(1) to legal services to obtain protection orders for victims of crime; or (2) to immigration-related legal services that may be expressly authorized or required by any law, or any judicial ruling, governing or applicable to the award.

Goals and Objectives of This Funding Opportunity

Goal 1: Establish new or enhance existing family treatment courts to more effectively address the needs of parents, children, and families impacted by substance use and/or a co-occurring mental health disorder who are in the child welfare system because of child abuse and neglect or other parenting issues.

• Objective 1: Provide treatment to parents with substance use and /or co-occurring mental health disorders by offering access to treatment and recovery services that will protect children, reunite families when it is safe to do so, strengthen the parental-child relationship, and expedite permanency.

• Objective 2: Provide treatment to parents who are specifically impacted by opioid, stimulant, and other substance use disorders.

Goal 2: Develop or enhance cross-system coordination and community collaboration for families.

• Objective 1: Develop coordinated programming to support the entire family using a cross-system approach that includes families and youth with lived expertise, criminal justice agencies, social services organizations, treatment providers, child protective agencies, community health agencies, and community-based organizations.

Expected Outcomes

OJP expects recipients to submit deliverables and performance reports, as described below. Read the Application Resource Guide for more information. OJP will measure success by reviewing a recipient’s submission of performance reports and data and the extent to which project implementation reflects progress toward the goals and objectives of this NOFO.

Deliverables

Recipients do not need to submit any deliverables other than the standard items in the Post-Award Requirements and Administration section.

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Performance Reports

OJP requires recipients to submit regular performance reports that communicate progress toward achieving Program Goals and Objectives. Read information on performance reporting.

Award recipients will receive further guidance on post award reporting requirements.

Cost Sharing (Match) Requirements

This funding opportunity requires cost sharing (match) from the award recipient. Read the DOJ Grants Financial Guide for additional definitions and requirements of cost sharing (match), including the allowable sources of both in-kind and cash cost sharing.

Recipients must satisfy this cost sharing (match) requirement with cash and/or in-kind contributions.

Explanation of the Calculation

This funding opportunity requires a 25 percent match based on the total project costs.

Federal funds awarded may not cover more than 75 percent, and you must cover at least 25 percent of the total project costs.

Read the Application Resource Guide for steps on calculating the amount of match based on your budget.

4. APPLICATION CONTENTS AND FORMAT

Application Contents List

OJP will only consider applications that contain all required parts, which are marked *Required* below. Refer to the DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist for application instructions.

Application Item Submission Type

Step 1: Grants.gov

Application for Federal Assistance: SF-424 *Required* Online Form

Step 2: JustGrants

Standard Applicant Information *Required* Online Form

Proposal Abstract Text Box

Data Requested With Application Online Form

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• Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (including Applicant Disclosure of High-Risk Status)

• Agency Funding Priorities Inventory

• Proposal Questionnaire *Required*

Budget *Required* Online Form

Other Budget/Financial Attachments

• Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)

• Consultant Rate (if applicable)

• Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee

Compensation for Awards Over $250,000; Waiver (if applicable)

Attachment

Additional Application Components

• Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable)

• Timeline

• Supplement Certification

Attachment

In addition to the items marked *Required* in the table above, the following are considered basic minimum requirement elements that are considered in the responsiveness review:

• The application is submitted by an eligible applicant.

• The requested award amount does not exceed the award ceiling.

• The application is responsive to the scope of the NOFO.

Standard Applicant Information *Required*

Review and edit as needed the information imported from the SF-424 submitted in Grants.gov. Add ZIP codes for areas affected by the project.

Proposal Abstract

In JustGrants, enter a proposal abstract (limited to 2,000 characters) summarizing the proposed project. As abstracts for funded projects are public, do not include any personally identifying information (e.g., staff names). The abstract should include the following information:

• The name of the applicant’s proposed project.

• The purpose of the proposed project (i.e., what the project will do and why it is necessary).

• Where the project will take place (i.e., the service area, if applicable).

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• Who will be served by the project (i.e., who will be helped or have their needs addressed by the project).

• What activities will be carried out to complete the project.

• The subrecipient(s)/partner organizations or entities, if known.

• Deliverables and expected outcomes (i.e., what the project will achieve).

View an example of a proposal abstract.

Data Requested With Application

Financial Management and System of Internal Controls Questionnaire (including Applicant Disclosure of High-Risk Status)

Review information on this questionnaire.

Agency Funding Priorities Inventory Applicants seeking priority consideration under the Agency Funding Priorities section should answer the inventory questions in their entirety in the web-based form in JustGrants.

Proposal Questionnaire *Required*

Complete the Proposal Questionnaire in JustGrants. The response to each question should be no more than 1 – 2 paragraphs. The questions are:

• Description of the Need (5% of application score):

o What is the need, gap, or issue to be addressed by the proposed project?

o What supporting information, data, or evidence demonstrates the need’s existence, size, and impact on the target population and community?

o How does the need relate to the purpose of the NOFO?

• Project Goals and Objectives (15% of application score):

o What are the project goals (goals are broad, visionary statements on what you hope to accomplish)?

o What are the project objectives (objectives are specific outcomes you plan to achieve through project activities)?

o How do your project goals and objectives relate to the goals and objectives of the funding opportunity?

• Project Design and Implementation (35% of application score):

o What activities will you conduct to achieve the proposed goals and objectives?

o How will you deliver or complete those activities?

o When will the activities take place?

o Who in your organization will staff the activities, including key staff?

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o What deliverables, reports, and other items will be produced as part of the project?

o If you plan to use subrecipients to help conduct the project, please name them (if they are known) or describe how you will identify them. What will be their role in conducting project activities?

• Capabilities and Competencies (30% of application score):

o What is your capacity to deliver the proposed project and meet the post-award requirements, if funded?

o What projects or activities has your organization conducted, or is currently conducting, that demonstrate your ability to undertake the proposed project activities?

o What is the relevant experience of team members with key responsibilities for implementing the project?

• Note on Project Evaluations: An applicant that proposes to use award funds to conduct project evaluations must follow the guidance on project evaluations.

Budget and Associated Documentation

Budget (15% of application score) *Required*

Use the Budget Detail Worksheet (Web-Based Form) to submit the budget. Read information on budget preparation and JustGrants Application Submission Training.

List each cost needed to implement the project under the appropriate cost category.

• Clearly name and describe each cost.

• Show the computation of each cost (e.g., cost per unit, number of units, and total cost).

• Enter narrative, as needed, to explain the cost calculations and connection to your project goals, objectives, and activities.

• Include only costs that are reasonable, allocable, and necessary to implement the project. They must be allowable under the funding statute and agency requirements.2

Budget/Financial Attachments

• Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable): If the budget includes indirect costs calculated using a current, federally approved indirect cost rate, upload your indirect cost rate agreement. Read information about indirect costs.

• Consultant Rate (if applicable): Read information on limits to consultant rates and whether you need to request approval to exceed those limits.

2 See 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E and the DOJ Grants Financial Guide. Read information on unallowable costs that apply to all funding opportunities.

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• Limitation on Use of Award Funds for Employee Compensation for Awards Over $250,000; Waiver (if applicable): Read information on this limitation and to determine whether you need to submit a waiver.

Additional Application Components

Attach these in JustGrants:

• Tribal Authorizing Resolution (if applicable): Read information on whether you may need to submit a Tribal Authorizing Resolution.

• Timeline: Provide a timeline listing key activities and milestones, and the months or quarters during which they will take place.

• Supplement Certification: Certify that the federal support provided will be used to supplement, and not supplant, state, Indian Tribal, and local sources of funding that would otherwise be available.

Disclosures and Assurances

Read the disclosures and assurances and complete them in JustGrants:

• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

• Disclosure of Duplication in Cost Items (if applicable)

• DOJ Certified Standard Assurances

• DOJ Certifications

• Applicant Disclosure and Justification – DOJ High-Risk Grantees (if applicable)

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

The DOJ Grant Application Submission Checklist provides instructions for how to submit you application by the deadlines. Executive Order (E.O.) 12372 (Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs) does not apply to this funding opportunity: read the Application Resource Guide for details. Read OJP’s policy for applicants to request late submission due to technical difficulties, severe weather, or natural or manmade disasters.

6. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

The Application Resource Guide explains the responsiveness review, review criteria, and review and selection process, including risk review, and deciding official. Refer to the Application Contents List for all required application components and other basic minimum requirement elements that are considered in the responsiveness review. The Proposal Questionnaire and Budget sections of this NOFO indicates the weight of technical review criteria.

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7. AWARD NOTICES

Read about the award notification process.

8. POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS & ADMINISTRATION

Read the Application Resource Guide for more information about standard award terms and conditions, administrative and national policy requirements, and post-award reporting requirements.

9. QUESTIONS?

NOFO Contact

Name: OJP Response Center Phone: 800-851-3420 or 202-353-5556 (TTY for hearing-impaired callers only) Email: OJP.ResponseCenter@usdoj.gov Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday

SAM.gov Help Desk Website: sam.gov/help Hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday (closed federal holidays)

Grants.gov Help Desk

Phone: 800-518-4726 Email: support@grants.gov Website: grants.gov/support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (closed federal holidays)

JustGrants Help Desk

Phone: 833-872-5175 Email: JustGrants.Support@usdoj.gov Hours: 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday and 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.

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