Hill-Evans: $4 million in safety grants awarded to York County

York, Dec. 20 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today announced that more than $4 million in public safety grants have been awarded in York County by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

“These investments play a fundamental role in reducing crime across York County,” said Hill-Evans. “I want to thank everyone who helped connect these tax dollars to essential programs in our communities. I look forward to exploring new funding opportunities that will increase the safety and well-being of our residents.”

The following grants were awarded.

Gun Violence Investigation & Prosecution Grant Program

  • $1.5 million - York County Commissioners Firearm Investigation and Prosecution Solutions

Local Law Enforcement Support Grant Program

  • $1.08 million - City of York Law Enforcement Support Initiative

Women’s Reentry Services Initiative

  • $100,000 - The Program for Female Offenders of South-Central Pennsylvania Inc. Project New Beginnings

State Children's Advocacy Center Funds

  • $46,998 - York County Children's Advocacy Center Forensic Interviewing Services

Federal Victims of Crime Act, State Rights and Services Act, and State Victims of Juvenile Offenders Funds

  • $30,688 - Young Women’s Christian Association of York
  • $1.27 million - York County Commissioners

Hill-Evans said her office is always working to connect organizations with grants and support their applications.

More information and a full list of PCCD grants awarded can be found here.