Rights and Services Act (RSA)/Victims of Juvenile Offenders (VOJO) 2027-2028
The RSA/VOJO 2027-2028 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency funds research-based services to ensure crime victims receive mandated rights and support throughout Pennsylvania's justice systems.
Funder: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
Due Dates: August 7, 2026 (RASA and VOJO Funding Recommendation Forms) | September 11, 2026 (Egrants application submission)
Funding Amounts: ~$10.4M available in Year 1; county allocations range from ~$4,700 to $1.1M; 12-month initial awards with possible continuation for a second year.
Summary: Supports programs that deliver mandated rights, notifications, and support services to crime victims as their cases move through Pennsylvania's criminal and juvenile justice systems.
Key Information: Non-competitive; only counties and their designated partners are eligible; no cost match required.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is designed to ensure that victims of crime in Pennsylvania receive all mandated rights, notifications, and support services as their cases progress through the criminal and juvenile justice systems. The grant supports a comprehensive range of procedural services, including court accompaniment, victim impact statement assistance, restitution advocacy, and information about compensation assistance. The goal is to enhance victim services, ensure timely notifications, and uphold statutory rights under the Crime Victims Act, the Juvenile Act, and state court procedures.
