Norristown, PA – March 11, 2026 – Today, Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Delaware/Montgomery) announced $1,147,237 in grant funding approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) that will bolster several county services and nonprofit organizations serving the 17th Senate District.
The approved funding for District 17 includes investments from the NonProfit Security Grant Fund Program and FY 2025-2026 Indigent Defense Grant Program Funds.
“The right to legal counsel and the right to worship freely are two of our most fundamental Constitutional rights. These investments are essential in ensuring those rights are upheld here in District 17,” said Senator Cappelletti. “I look forward to seeing this funding support our essential county services and religious community organizations who are fervently serving our neighbors.”
The awards to organizations serving the 17th Senatorial District include:
FY 2025-26 Indigent Defense Grant Program Funds
- Delaware County – $107,237
- Montgomery County – $112,799
Learn more about the Indigent Defense Grant Program.
NonProfit Security Grant Program
- Jewish Student Enrichment Center, Inc. – $150,000
- Chabad Lubavitch of the Main Line, Inc. – $150,000
- Friends of Israel Scouts, Inc. DBA Tzofim North America – $25,000
- Golden Slipper Camp – $87,259
- Gratz College – $85,000
- Har Zion Temple – $75,000
- I.S. Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls – $66,523
- Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia – $66,165
- Jewish Relief Agency – $23,454
- Kaiserman Jewish Community Center – $100,000
- Main Line Reform Temple – $25,000
- Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El – $25,000
- Temple Brith Achim – $25,000
- Philadelphia Ramadan and Eid Fund – $23,800
Learn more about the NonProfit Security Grant Program.
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