2026-27 Regional Policing Assistance Program
The 2026-27 Regional Policing Assistance Program funds Pennsylvania municipalities to form or expand regional police departments, supporting innovation, technology, and professional standards in policing.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Round 1) | January 7, 2027 (Round 2, if funds available) | April 8, 2027 (Round 3, if funds available)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 for new regional police departments; up to $100,000 per added municipality for expanding existing regional departments; 24-month project period.
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania municipalities in forming or expanding regional police departments to improve public safety, efficiency, and professionalism through intergovernmental collaboration.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted through the Egrants system; eligibility limited to PA municipalities or their representatives.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), aims to enhance public safety across Pennsylvania by supporting the creation of new regional police departments and the expansion of existing ones. The initiative encourages intergovernmental cooperation, standardizes law enforcement practices, and promotes cost savings, improved coverage, and increased professionalism. Funding can be used for technology, equipment, legal fees, training, recruitment, and rebranding related to regionalization.
