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OJJDP grants to establish or enhance family treatment courts

The U.S. Department of Justice is funding new and expanded family treatment courts for families involved with the child welfare system. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). - Opportunity: The FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program supports eligible state and local governments and federally recognized Tribal governments serving parents who need substance use disorder treatment, including treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders. - Funding and awards: Total anticipated program funding is $9,020,000 for 11 awards. Category 1 anticipates five awards of up to $850,000 each; Category 2 anticipates six awards of up to $750,000 each. Applicants must provide a 25% cost share. - Services requested: - Category 1 — Establish new family treatment courts (5 awards), including screening, assessment, case management, recovery support, and program coordination. Eligible jurisdictions have no such court or one operational for less than one year. - Category 2 — Enhance existing family treatment courts (6 awards) by expanding parental substance use disorder treatment services. Courts must have been fully operational for at least one year. - Notable requirements: Funded courts must provide judicial oversight and periodic drug testing. Individuals charged with or convicted of violent offenses may not participate. - OEMs and commercial vendors: None identified. No commercial products, part numbers, or product quantities are specified.

Description

This grant opportunity supports state and local courts, units of local government, and federally recognized Tribal governments to establish new or enhance existing family treatment courts. The courts provide substance use disorder treatment and related services, judicial monitoring, and interventions intended to improve outcomes for children, parents, and families involved with the child welfare system. Funding supports two categories: establishing new family treatment courts and enhancing existing courts. The opportunity requires a 25% cost share and anticipates 11 awards; the maximum award is $850,000 for Category 1 and $750,000 for Category 2.

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