The Formula Grants Program is authorized under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act of 1974, as amended. The purpose of this program is to support state and local delinquency prevention and intervention efforts and juvenile justice system improvements through a range of administration, compliance and program activities including those that address juvenile justice issues for Native American Indian tribes.
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) will use FY 14 Title II Formula Grant funds to support the priorities identified in their State Advisory Group's Plan to the Governor. These priorities target juveniles between the ages of 10 to 17 and will focus on initiatives such as System Enhancement, Evidence-based Programs and Practices, Delinquency Prevention/Intervention, Reducing Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC), Aftercare, and the Responsiveness to the Unique Needs of Girls.
Pennsylvania's Formula Grant funds will also be used to support projects related to ensuring compliance with the core protections of the JJDP Act, which include DMC and the monitoring of facilities capable of holding juveniles securely. PCCD will support programs that develop and build skills for system involved youth to improve their chances of success. All remaining funds will be awarded through funding announcements specific to each of the initiatives identified above. Successful applicants will be required to report intermediate outcome data through PCCD's electronic grant management system. NCA/NCF
