Apply Now: OJJDP Family Treatment Court Program (United States)

The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is inviting applications for the FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program. This grant aims to support state and local courts, as well as federally recognized Tribal governments, in establishing or enhancing family treatment courts. These courts focus on providing substance use treatment and other services to improve outcomes for children, parents, and families. The application deadline is 16 November 2026. This grant opportunity is designed to support the creation or improvement of family treatment courts. These specialized courts aim to provide coordinated treatment services to parents with substance use disorders who are involved in the child welfare system due to issues like child abuse or neglect. The program emphasizes intensive judicial monitoring and interventions tailored to treat substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

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Family treatment courts funded under this program should focus on: This grant provides crucial support to family treatment courts, which play a vital role in addressing substance use disorders within the context of child welfare. By enhancing these courts, the program seeks to improve the health and stability of families, ultimately leading to better outcomes for children and parents engaged with the child welfare system. What is the deadline for application submission? The application must be submitted by 16 November 2026. What is the maximum funding amount available per award? Each grant award is capped at $850,000. Are there any cost-sharing requirements? Yes, cost sharing or matching is required for this grant. Who is eligible to apply? Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. How can I access the full grant announcement? The full announcement is available here. Eligible applicants are encouraged to carefully review the official grant guidelines and follow the detailed application process provided. Ensure that all required information and documents are submitted by the deadline to be considered for funding.