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2026-27 Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Progra

Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and DelinquencyCloses Oct 21, 2026(Closes today)Up to $50,000

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This Pennsylvania grant funds law enforcement agencies to buy tools and resources that improve clearance rates for homicides and other violent crimes. It is not open to businesses of any kind, including small businesses and nonprofits. If you are not a law enforcement agency, do not apply.

Best for
Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies, Agencies working to improve homicide and violent crime clearance rates
Not for
For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, Nonprofit organizations, Anyone outside Pennsylvania law enforcement
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
Up to $50,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 21, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards are up to $50,000. There is no match or cost-sharing requirement.
Who can apply for this grant?
Law enforcement agencies may apply. The program exists to give law enforcement tools and resources to improve clearance rates of homicides and other violent crimes.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program is limited to law enforcement agencies, so nonprofits are not eligible.

Summary

The primary purpose of program is to provide grants to law enforcement agencies for tools and resources to improve clearance rates of homicides and other violent crimes.

About this grant

The primary purpose of program is to provide grants to law enforcement agencies for tools and resources to improve clearance rates of homicides and other violent crimes.

Funding type: Grant Award: up to $50,000 Matching: Please note that there is no match requirement under this solicitation. Grant cycle: Annual Funding source: State Deadline: 2026-10-21 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: not stated

Who may apply: Law enforcement agencies

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