2026-27 Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Program Grants
The 2026-27 VICTIM Program Grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency fund law enforcement agencies to improve violent crime clearance rates using advanced technology and investigative methods.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates: October 21, 2026 (Egrants Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,425,000 total for FY2026-27; up to $50,000 (NIBRS Readiness, ~20 awards) or up to $500,000 (Implementation, ~5 awards), 18-month projects
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies in improving violent crime clearance rates and NIBRS compliance through technology, equipment, and investigative enhancements.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the Egrants system; eligibility is limited to specific law enforcement agencies.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), aims to help law enforcement agencies across Pennsylvania enhance their ability to clear violent crime cases—especially homicides and other serious offenses. The program provides two distinct funding tracks: NIBRS Readiness Grants (for agencies not yet compliant with the National Incident Based Reporting System) and Implementation Grants (for NIBRS-compliant agencies seeking to further improve clearance rates through technology, equipment, and training). The overarching goals are to increase statewide NIBRS compliance, support advanced investigative methods, and drive measurable improvements in solving violent crimes.
