2026/27 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Single Solicitation for Local Initiatives
Forecasted
2026/27 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Single Solicitation for Local Initiatives supports local governments and nonprofits with projects to advance public safety and justice reform in Pennsylvania.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Egrants application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per grant over two years; $8,221,880 total for approximately 30–35 grants
Summary: Supports local government and nonprofit projects addressing Pennsylvania public safety, justice reform, law enforcement, and crime data priorities.
Key Information: Nonprofits must directly benefit local government and submit chief-executive-signed certifications with their applications.
Description
PCCD’s Office of Justice Programs administers this competitive solicitation using federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice. It supports projects addressing selected objectives and activities in PCCD’s 2026–2030 Strategic Framework, emphasizing innovative and promising responses to persistent and emerging public safety needs. Evidence-based programs are encouraged where available.
Supported work includes violence prevention, trauma services, pre-arrest diversion, reentry, co-responder models, and cross-system collaboration. Other priorities include emerging technology, crisis-response training, anti-human trafficking efforts, collaborative justice reforms and research partnerships, gun violence intervention, improved investigations, and law enforcement recruitment, wellness, accreditation, and regionalization. The solicitation also supports NIBRS-compliant software and training to improve crime data quality, completeness, and timeliness.
