2026-27 Regional Policing Assistance Program
The 2026-27 Regional Policing Assistance Program funds the creation and expansion of regional police departments in Pennsylvania to improve law enforcement standards and collaboration.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Round 1) | January 7, 2027 (Round 2, if funds remain) | April 8, 2027 (Round 3, if funds remain)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 for new regional police departments; up to $100,000 per added municipality for expanding departments; 24-month project period. Total fund pool: $1 million.
Summary: Supports the creation and expansion of regional police departments in Pennsylvania to improve law enforcement consistency, efficiency, and professionalism across municipalities.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted through the Egrants system and require executed intergovernmental agreements.
Description
This program aims to advance public safety in Pennsylvania by incentivizing the formation of new full-time, full-service regional police departments and supporting the expansion of existing ones. The initiative seeks to foster intergovernmental cooperation, standardize law enforcement practices, improve recruitment and training, and ultimately reduce long-term policing costs. Funding is available for both the creation of new regional departments and the expansion of current departments to include additional municipalities, with a strong emphasis on collaborative planning and sustainable operations.
