OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Electronic Service Protection Order Court Pilot Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- O-OVW-2026-172651
- Agency
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Office on Violence Against Women
Offices Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
- Applications due
- Award size
- $1,500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Law, Justice and Legal Services
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women is soliciting applications for the Electronic Service Protection Order Court Pilot Program, with applications due October 6, 2026, and funding limited to two awards of up to $1.5 million each. Eligible applicants are restricted to state courts, territorial courts, or Tribal courts operating as part of a multidisciplinary partnership that includes formal partnerships with state, Tribal, or local law enforcement; a victim service provider or state or Tribal domestic violence coalition; at least one state or Tribal court judge with domestic violence expertise; and department(s) with at least two individuals experienced in court case management technology and systems integration. No cost-sharing requirement applies.
The program funds development and implementation of electronic service methods for protection orders, technology to verify and track receipt of orders, and accompanying operational systems and procedures. The total funding pool of $3 million will support two anticipated awards. The period of performance is 60 months, with start date October 1, 2026. Recipients must participate in a planning period of up to 24 months and submit implementation reports analyzing viability, costs, service statistics, technology effectiveness, legal or due process issues, best practices, and recommendations for nationwide implementation.
The proposal narrative is limited to 10 pages and will be evaluated on project purpose (20% weight), project activities (35% weight), implementation personnel (20% weight), and budget (25%). Applications require two-step submission: SF-424 form to Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 6, 2026, followed by full application submission to JustGrants by 4:59 p.m. ET on October 8, 2026. Award notification is anticipated by December 31, 2026. A pre-application Q&A session is scheduled for September 2, 2026. Applicants should begin SAM.gov registration at least 30 days before submission deadlines. The program is funded under CFDA 16.062.
Synopsis
The Electronic Service Protection Order Court Pilot Program (ESPOC Pilot) supports state and Tribal courts' efforts to develop and implement programs for properly and legally serving protection orders through electronic communication methods.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants are limited to: State courts, territorial courts, or Tribal courts
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| PKG00294023.pdf |
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