$1.7 Million Awarded To Public Safety Efforts In Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — A group of Montgomery County public safety organizations has received a total of $1.7 million in state funding through a special program, officials announced.

The funds come from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, which works to support organizations that help victims of crime as well as law enforcement agencies that protect vulnerable classes.

“Nothing is more important to me than making sure our residents are safe in their homes and on the streets of Montgomery County,” State Rep. Joe Ciresi said in announcing the funds. “I am very glad I was able to help bring these state funds in to support crime victims, protect victims of child abuse, and strengthen our probation and parole services."

Domestic violence support groups, child advocacy organizations, and probation organizations are among the beneficiaries.

"This money will make our communities safer, our families stronger, and provide a second chance to those who need it," Ciresi added.

The awards and organizations who received funds are listed below:

VSAC - Federal Victims of Crime Funds, Rights and Services Act Funds, Victims of Juvenile Offender Funds

• Montgomery Victim Services Center of Montgomery County Inc. – Rights and Services Act – $135,035
• Montgomery County Commissioners-DA – RASA/VOJO 2025-2026-District Attorney's Office – $353,516
• Womens Center of Montgomery County – Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project – $32,595
• Montgomery County Commissioners-JPO – VOJO-JPO – $111,032

CJAC - State Medical Marijuana Enforcement Act Funds

• Lower Pottsgrove Township – Education and Enforcement of the Medical Marijuana – $52,911

CACAC - State Endowment Act – Prevention Funds

• Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County – Project Safe and Smart in Montgomery County – $200,000

CACAC - State Children’s Advocacy Center Funds

• Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County – NCA Accredited Services for Victims of Child Abuse – $47,000

CAPPAC - Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole Grant Funds

• Montgomery County Commissioners – Montgomery County Probation and Parole GIA – $738,315