Gov. Wolf highlights $355 Million commitment to safer communities

Community members from Mothers in Charge.Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Democratic legislative champions for gun violence prevention and local advocates fighting against gun violence to highlight his $355 million commitment to safer communities in Pennsylvania.

Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Democratic legislative champions for gun violence prevention and local advocates fighting against gun violence to highlight his $355 million commitment to safer communities in Pennsylvania.

At Mander Playground, where the community has seen gun violence-fueled bloodshed firsthand, Gov. Wolf announced the availability of $100.5 million to support effective community violence intervention efforts across Pennsylvania.

“I’ve committed $355 million and taken as much executive action as I can throughout the course of my administration to prevent more bloodshed; and more tears shed in this commonwealth,” said Gov. Wolf. “Pennsylvanians deserve to live their lives without gun violence induced fear. With continued creativity, investments, and partnerships, safer communities are within reach.”

Through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) two new violence intervention programs are now open. Gov. Wolf secured record funding for PCCD in his final budget.

The $85.5 million Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Program is open for community organizations, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and district attorneys to request funding for a wide variety of programs that address community violence and prevention efforts. Grant awards can range from $25,000 to $2.5 million to support project activities over a 29month period. Applications can be submitted online. The application period closes on October 12, 2022.