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May 19, 2021
Governor Tom Wolf announced today the availability of $5 million in funding to support local efforts to reduce community gun violence in Philadelphia and other regions across the state experiencing recent surges in shootings, homicides and other firearm-related crimes. Grant funding will be administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).
“Gun violence brings fear, heartbreak and trauma to communities across the commonwealth,” said Gov. Wolf. “I want to thank all of the people in our commonwealth who work to promote healing and prevent future gun violence. We know there are strategies that work to reduce gun violence, and these grants will give