Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Initiative
Forecasted
Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Initiative supports Pennsylvania county probation programs combining supervision with substance use and mental health treatment to divert individuals from incarceration.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Egrants application deadline)
Funding Amounts: FY 2026–27: $17,726,000 total; county-specific maximums of $90,000–$4,130,000 for 12 months
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania county probation programs combining restrictive supervision with substance use and mental health treatment to divert individuals from incarceration.
Key Information: Only Pennsylvania counties meeting Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing standards and in good standing with PCCD may apply.
Description
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) Office of Justice Programs administers this initiative to support restrictive conditions imposed as part of county probation. Its goal is to divert individuals from county jail or state prison while providing treatment for substance use or mental health disorders, reducing recidivism and increasing public safety.
Supported services include drug and alcohol assessments, placement, treatment and testing, mental health treatment, peer support, case management, and related criminal justice supervision. Treatment-related supports may include certified recovery housing, recovery coaching, transportation, and education, vocational, and family programs delivered alongside treatment or recovery services. Funding centers treatment within probation programs that combine services with supervision and monitoring.
