FY26-27 Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy (JJSES) Initiative
Supports a single organization to lead statewide evidence-based reform, training, and technical assistance for Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system under the JJSES initiative.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates: June 13, 2026 (Egrants submission deadline) | July 8, 2026 (Questions deadline) | July 13, 2026 (Egrants application and signature deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $450,000 total for a 12-month project; one award expected; continuation possible for up to four additional years.
Summary: Supports a statewide initiative to advance training, technical assistance, and evidence-based reform in Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system.
Key Information: Application must be submitted and electronically signed in PCCD Egrants; only one entity will be funded.
Description
This funding opportunity, administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), seeks a single entity to lead the enhancement of Pennsylvania’s juvenile justice system through the Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy (JJSES). The initiative’s goal is to improve outcomes by expanding evidence-based practices, promoting balanced and restorative justice, strengthening data-driven decision making, and enhancing quality assurance. The selected grantee will provide statewide training, technical assistance, and system reform services, collaborating with state and local stakeholders to build capacity and support continuous quality improvement across all 67 counties in Pennsylvania.
