Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Initiative
The Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Initiative funds Pennsylvania counties to provide evidence-based treatment and restrictive probation for justice-involved individuals with substance use or mental health disorders.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates: September 3, 2026 (Egrants application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Total pool: $17,726,000; typical county awards range from $90,000 to $4,130,000 for a 12-month project period, depending on county size.
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania counties in providing treatment-focused restrictive probation alternatives for individuals with substance use or mental health disorders to reduce incarceration and recidivism.
Description
The Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Initiative, administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), provides funding to county probation systems to implement restrictive probation conditions and comprehensive treatment services for eligible individuals. The program targets justice-involved individuals with substance use or mental health disorders, aiming to divert them from incarceration and provide immediate access to evidence-based interventions. Funded activities may include drug and alcohol assessments, treatment, mental health support, peer support, case management, and close criminal justice supervision, all in alignment with Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing guidelines. The initiative strengthens county correctional alternatives, improves public safety, and reduces recidivism.
