2027 Child Advocacy Center Development
🏛 Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
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Can you apply?
This grant is for multidisciplinary investigative teams (MDITs) in Pennsylvania counties that do not currently have a Child Advocacy Center. Applicants must seek to develop a CAC within their county under Act 28 of 2014. The grant funds efforts to establish and grow National Children's Alliance-affiliated CACs.
This is a Pennsylvania-specific program administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Only entities working toward developing new CACs in underserved counties are eligible.
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Program description
The goal and objective of the 2027 Child Advocacy Center Development funding is to support the growth of National Children’s Alliance (NCA) Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) into counties that currently do not have a CAC. MDITs seeking to develop a CAC within their county, pursuant to Act 28 of 2014, are eligible to apply for funding to support their efforts.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application form (confirm with Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency)
- Project narrative describing CAC development plan
- Documentation of MDIT composition and commitment letters
- County need assessment or demographic data
- Budget and budget justification
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Multidisciplinary investigative teams (MDITs) in Pennsylvania counties without an existing Child Advocacy Center. Your county must not currently have a CAC.
What is the funding amount?
Individual awards are expected to be around $300,000. Exact amounts may vary by application.
What can funding be used for?
Funds support development and growth activities for establishing a new Child Advocacy Center. Contact the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for specific allowable uses.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from applicants.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is May 31, 2027. Confirm the exact deadline directly with the agency as dates may change.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Verify your county does not already have an established CAC before applying. Contact the National Children's Alliance if unsure.
- Build your MDIT coalition early. Include law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, and victim advocacy partners.
- Document your county's need for a CAC. Include child abuse statistics, current service gaps, and community support letters.
- Understand Act 28 of 2014 requirements. Familiarize yourself with Pennsylvania's CAC standards and operational requirements.
- Connect with existing CACs in nearby counties. Learn from their development process and operational models.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying from a county that already has a functional CAC. Not assembling the required multidisciplinary team before submission. Underestimating the time needed to build sustainable partnerships and secure community buy-in for CAC operations.
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