SPECIAL PROJECT GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - RETURNING PROJECTS
This application is for applicants who were funded in this category in FY26. New projects should apply through HERE.
Opportunity Information: As part of its mission to provide fair, efficient, and effective justice for all, the Maryland Judiciary awards Special Project Grants to support programs that enhance the courts’ ability to resolve domestic and juvenile matters. Special Project Grants are administered by the Department of Juvenile and Family Services (JFS) and support a broad range of program types, including but not limited to Domestic Violence, Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Adult Guardianship, and other Domestic Law programs.
Please note: JFS does not fund Community Conferencing or similar Alternative Dispute Resolution restorative justice programs. Those programs are funded through the Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office's Restorative Justice Grants. If you are unsure of whether a project is eligible, please contact us.
Awarding Department: Administrative Office of the Courts, Juvenile and Family Services
Contact: Pen Whewell
Agency Contact Phone: 410-260-1262 Contact Email: DJFSGrants@mdcourts.gov
Posted Date: 1/12/2026
Funding Opportunity Number: FO-2027-JFS-003
Funding Information
Funding Source Description: Availability of funds is contingent on the Maryland General Assembly providing funds in the Maryland Judiciary's budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Applicants who are awarded funding will be notified by May 31, 2026.
Award Information
Award Start Date: 7/1/2026 Award End Date: 6/30/2027
Award Type: Competitive
Matching Requirement: No
Submission Information
DUE DATE: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM
Support Letters: A minimum of two Letters of Support are required. Programs that receive referrals from or work directly with a court, are required to provide a support letter from each partner court.
Question Submission Information: For general questions about this grant category, please review the Special Conditions for FY27 Special Project Grants. For specific questions, Email: DJFSGrants@mdcourts.gov.
Technical Assistance Session
Session Date and Time: 2/10/2026 12:00 PM
Registration Link: CLICK HERE to register (You will receive the link directly from Zoom before the session. Check junk/clutter/spam folders!)
Eligibility Information
Eligible Entities: Maryland courts, state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education who have received Special Project Grant funding in FY2026.
Additional Information
Additional Information about Judiciary Grants: All grant applications and awards made under this funding opportunity are subject to the Maryland Judiciary’s General Grant Conditions, and the Special Conditions for FY27 Special Project Grants. Review both documents in full before applying.
FY27 JFS Special Project Grants_RETURNING PROJECTS
SPECIAL PROJECT GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - RETURNING PROJECTS
This application is for applicants who were funded in this category in FY26. New projects should apply through HERE.
Opportunity Information: As part of its mission to provide fair, efficient, and effective justice for all, the Maryland Judiciary awards Special Project Grants to support programs that enhance the courts’ ability to resolve domestic and juvenile matters. Special Project Grants are administered by the Department of Juvenile and Family Services (JFS) and support a broad range of program types, including but not limited to Domestic Violence, Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Adult Guardianship, and other Domestic Law programs.
Please note: JFS does not fund Community Conferencing or similar Alternative Dispute Resolution restorative justice programs. Those programs are funded through the Judiciary's Mediation and Conflict Resolution Office's Restorative Justice Grants. If you are unsure of whether a project is eligible, please contact us.
Awarding Department: Administrative Office of the Courts, Juvenile and Family Services
Contact: Pen Whewell
Agency Contact Phone: 410-260-1262 Contact Email: DJFSGrants@mdcourts.gov
Posted Date: 1/12/2026
Funding Opportunity Number: FO-2027-JFS-003
Funding Information
Funding Source Description: Availability of funds is contingent on the Maryland General Assembly providing funds in the Maryland Judiciary's budget for Fiscal Year 2027. Applicants who are awarded funding will be notified by May 31, 2026.
Award Information
Award Start Date: 7/1/2026 Award End Date: 6/30/2027
Award Type: Competitive
Matching Requirement: No
Submission Information
DUE DATE: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM
Support Letters: A minimum of two Letters of Support are required. Programs that receive referrals from or work directly with a court, are required to provide a support letter from each partner court.
Question Submission Information: For general questions about this grant category, please review the Special Conditions for FY27 Special Project Grants. For specific questions, Email: DJFSGrants@mdcourts.gov.
Technical Assistance Session
Session Date and Time: 2/10/2026 12:00 PM
Registration Link: CLICK HERE to register (You will receive the link directly from Zoom before the session. Check junk/clutter/spam folders!)
Eligibility Information
Eligible Entities: Maryland courts, state and local governments, non-profit organizations, and institutions of higher education who have received Special Project Grant funding in FY2026.
Additional Information
Additional Information about Judiciary Grants: All grant applications and awards made under this funding opportunity are subject to the Maryland Judiciary’s General Grant Conditions, and the Special Conditions for FY27 Special Project Grants. Review both documents in full before applying.