National Resource Directory

Edward Byrne Formula Grant

The goal of this grant award is to fund projects to improve the criminal justice system and reduce violent crime and drug abuse.

Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1167
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone: (717) 787-8559
Fax: (717) 783-7713

(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act

The goal of this grant award is to fund programs that prevent family violence and provide immediate shelter and assistance for victims of family violence.

Department of Public Welfare

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675
Phone: (717) 787-7408
Fax: (717) 772-2093

(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)

Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant

The goal of this grant award is to reduce rape and sexual assault through funding violence prevention and public education projects.

Bureau of Preventive Health Programs

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 90
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone: (717) 787-6214
Fax: (717) 783-5498

(Contact Grant Administrator for information regarding State funding process.)

State Local Dollars

The goal of this grant award is to provide financial support, training, and technical assistance to victim service providers to promote the State Victim's Bill of Rights.

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1167
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone: (717) 787-2040
Fax: (717) 783-7713

Applications are available in July and are publicized by an annual statewide funding announcement. The funding process consists of a predetermined formula for each county. The funding cycle/project period is January–December. Technical assistance is available through quarterly workshops and on request.

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STOP Violence Against Women Act

The goal of this grant award is to develop and strengthen law enforcement and prosecution strategies and victim services relating to violent crimes against women.

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1167
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone: (717) 787-2040
Fax: (717) 783-7713

Funds are available in August and are publicized by a statewide solicitation to local counties. The funding process is open/competitive; however, each proposal must include participation by the prosecutor, law enforcement, and victims services. The funding cycle/project period is January– December and can be renewed for 3 years. Technical assistance is available.

VOCA Victim Assistance

The goal of this grant award is to promote direct services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and other violent crime.

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1167
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Phone: (717) 787-2040
Fax: (717) 783-7713

Funds are available in February and are publicized by a statewide solicitation to local counties. The funding process consists of a formula allocation for funds to counties. Counties have a local policy board that is responsible for making funding recommendations. The funding cycle/project period is July–June. Technical assistance is available on request.