Grants to State and Tribal Courts to Implement Protection Order Pilot Programs
Active
- Assistance listing
- 16.062
- Agency
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Offices Boards and Divisions
Department of Justice
- Grant awards
- 5 $7,450,000 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Electronic Service of Protection Orders
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 15-0409-0-1-754
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) funds state and tribal courts to develop and implement pilot programs for electronic service of protection orders under CFDA 16.062, with a fiscal year 2026 solicitation (O-OVW-2026-172651) due October 6, 2026.
The program has accelerated recently, moving from one award in 2024 to four awards in 2025. Five Project Grants totaling $7.5 million in federal dollars obligated have been disbursed since October 2024, with the most recent batch of four awards made on October 1, 2025. Award activity shows the program is active and recurring annually. OVW administers the program exclusively; no other federal agencies participate.
Funded projects develop and implement electronic service systems for protection orders and best practices documentation. Recent recipients include Puerto Rico Judicial Branch ($1.5 million), Chickaloon Native Village ($1.5 million), New York State Unified Court System Kings County Integrated Domestic Violence Court ($1.5 million), Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska ($1.45 million), and Winnebago County Circuit Court, Wisconsin ($1.5 million). All awards run five-year project periods. The program's core requirement is that eligible courts operate within multidisciplinary partnerships including law enforcement, prosecutors, victim service providers, culturally specific service providers, bar associations, court clerks' associations, defense attorney associations, court case management system experts, domestic violence judges, and criminal docket judges. Typical awards range from $1.45 million to $1.5 million per recipient.
The fiscal year 2026 solicitation (posted August 19, 2026) seeks applications from state courts, territorial courts, or tribal courts only. Applicants must submit through Grants.gov and the Department of Justice's JustGrants System. Renewals are considered case-by-case. Recipients must retain financial records, supporting documents, and statistical records for three years from final expenditure report submission, or longer if litigation, claims, or audit activity is ongoing. Award notifications occur by end of fiscal year, with online acceptance required through the Authorized Representative.
Objective and description
- Objective
An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds, in consultation with the partners of the eligible entity described in subsection (a), to- (A) develop and implement a program for properly and legally serving pro
- Description
This program is for courts to develop and implement pilot programs for electronic service of protection orders.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
In this section, the term "eligible entity" means a State or Tribal court that is part of a multidisciplinary partnership.
- Uses of assistance
An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds, in consultation with the partners of the eligible entity described in subsection (a), to- (A) develop and implement a program for properly and legally serving protection orders through electronic communication methods to- (i) modernize the service process and make the process more effective and efficient; (ii) provide for improved safety of victims; and (iii) make protection orders enforceable as quickly as possible; (B) develop best practices relating to the service of protection orders through electronic communication methods; (C) ensure that the program developed under subparagraph (A) complies with due process requirements and any other procedures required by law or by a court; and (D) implement any technology necessary to carry out the program developed under subparagraph (A), such as technology to verify and track the receipt of a protection order by the intended party.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Information regarding length of awards will be included in an annual notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the program.
How to apply
- Application procedure
Applicants must apply through the on-line Grants.gov portal and the Department of Justice's JustGrants System.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Criteria for award selection is specified in the program notice of funding opportunity (NOFO).
- Award procedure
Upon approval by the Office on Violence Against Women, online notification is sent to the applicant agency. The Authorized Representative must accept the award online.
- Time to approval or disapproval
Applicants will be notified by the end of the fiscal year.
- Renewals
Renewals are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Electronic Service Protection Order Court Pilot Program | Closed | ||
| OVW Fiscal Year 2025 Electronic Service Protection Order Court Pilot Program- Invitation to Apply | Closed | ||
| OVW Fiscal Year 2024 Electronic Service Protection Order Court Pilot | Closed |
Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unified Court System Of New York State | $1,500,000 | 20% |
| 2 | Chickaloon Native Village | $1,500,000 | 20% |
| 3 | Office Court Administration | $1,500,000 | 20% |
| 4 | County Of Winnebago | $1,500,000 | 20% |
| 5 | Central Council Tlingit And Haida Indian Tribes Of Alaska | $1,450,000 | 19% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5,950,000 |
| FY2024 | $1,500,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 16.062?
Assistance Listing 16.062 is Grants to State and Tribal Courts to Implement Protection Order Pilot Programs, a federal grant program run by Offices Boards and Divisions (Department of Justice).
What is the CFDA number for Grants to State and Tribal Courts to Implement Protection Order Pilot Programs?
Its CFDA number is 16.062: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 16.062 awarded?
5 grant awards under 16.062 have obligated $7,450,000 in federal funds to 5 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 16.062?
The recipients obligated the most under Grants to State and Tribal Courts to Implement Protection Order Pilot Programs are Unified Court System Of New York State ($1,500,000), Chickaloon Native Village ($1,500,000) and Office Court Administration ($1,500,000).
How much did 16.062 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 16.062 obligated $5,950,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 16.062?
No opportunity listed under 16.062 is open now. The latest, OVW Fiscal Year 2026 Electronic Service Protection Order Court Pilot Program, was posted on August 19, 2026.
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