Jurisdictional Grant Funding Opportunity
Opportunity Information: As part of its mission to provide fair, efficient, and effective justice for all, the Maryland Judiciary awards Jurisdictional Family Services Grants to support the operations of family services programs and family divisions in each county. These grants are intended to enhance the circuit courts’ ability to provide a fair, efficient, and effective forum for resolving domestic and juvenile matters. The Judiciary is equally committed to ensuring that services provided by the courts are accessible to all litigants regardless of their ability, and without regard to representational status. These grants are intended to assist the circuit courts in fulfilling the mandate of Maryland Rule 16-307 (formerly Rule 16-204).
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-001
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
Matching Requirement: None
Submission Information
DUE DATE: 4/3/2026 11:59 PM
Question Submission Information: For general questions about this grant category, please review the Special Conditions for FY27 Jurisdictional Grants. For specific questions, Email: DJFSGrants@mdcourts.gov.
Technical Assistance Session
Session Date and Time: 2/17/2026 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 Circuit Courts or any governments administering Circuit Court Family Divisions or Family Services Programs in the State of Maryland.
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 Jurisdictional Grants. Review both documents in full before applying.
FY27 Juvenile and Family Jurisdictional Grants
Jurisdictional Grant Funding Opportunity
Opportunity Information: As part of its mission to provide fair, efficient, and effective justice for all, the Maryland Judiciary awards Jurisdictional Family Services Grants to support the operations of family services programs and family divisions in each county. These grants are intended to enhance the circuit courts’ ability to provide a fair, efficient, and effective forum for resolving domestic and juvenile matters. The Judiciary is equally committed to ensuring that services provided by the courts are accessible to all litigants regardless of their ability, and without regard to representational status. These grants are intended to assist the circuit courts in fulfilling the mandate of Maryland Rule 16-307 (formerly Rule 16-204).
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-001
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
Matching Requirement: None
Submission Information
DUE DATE: 4/3/2026 11:59 PM
Question Submission Information: For general questions about this grant category, please review the Special Conditions for FY27 Jurisdictional Grants. For specific questions, Email: DJFSGrants@mdcourts.gov.
Technical Assistance Session
Session Date and Time: 2/17/2026 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 Circuit Courts or any governments administering Circuit Court Family Divisions or Family Services Programs in the State of Maryland.
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 Jurisdictional Grants. Review both documents in full before applying.