2027 Child Advocacy Center Development
The 2027 Child Advocacy Center Development grant funds the creation of new child advocacy centers in underserved Pennsylvania counties to improve child abuse response and services.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates: May 31, 2027 (Egrants application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 total per award (up to $100,000/year for 3 years); approximately $1.5M total available; 5 grants expected.
Summary: Supports the development of new National Children’s Alliance Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) in underserved Pennsylvania counties to improve services for child abuse victims.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via PCCD Egrants; letter of intent and conference call with PCCD and PennCAC required before submission.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), provides funding to support the establishment and expansion of National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) in Pennsylvania counties that currently lack these services. The grant aims to empower Multidisciplinary Investigative Teams (MDITs) to create new CACs, increase the number of NCA members statewide, and enhance the delivery of services to children affected by physical or sexual abuse. Funding is provided through the Endowment Act and is intended for counties seeking to address service gaps and ensure comprehensive, child-centered responses to abuse. Eligible activities include MDIT training, facility development, staff training, and protocol creation, with a strong emphasis on collaborative planning, adherence to national standards, and ongoing performance measurement.
