Publication Date:
May 31, 2022
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Court Improvement Program Overview
Section 438 of Title IV-B, subpart 2 of the Social Security Act sets aside $40 million in funding for the Court Improvement Program (CIP). The State CIP is a mandatory formula grant available to the highest court of appeal in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The purpose of the CIP is to:
- Enhance and expand collaboration between the judicial branch of state government, the title IV-E/IV-B agency, and tribes to improve court processes,
- Implement improvements to strengthen child welfare outcomes, and
- Ensure the continuity of court services.
Tribal Court Improvement Program
$2 million is set aside for Tribal CIP. These funds are awarded competitively.
Budget Information
Federal Fiscal Year 2026
On an annual basis, states are allotted funding based on the formula.
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