It's On Us PA is a statewide campaign that invites everyone to play a role in ending sexual assault. Building off the momentum of the national It's On Us movement, It's On Us PA brings together college and university presidents, superintendents, administrators, teachers, students, families, and community members to reframe the conversation around sexual violence and pledge to be part of the solution.
Take the Pledge
Take the It's On Us PA pledge to help keep people safe from sexual assault. This personal commitment is a promise to be a part of the solution to the problem - not a bystander. It's On Us to:
- recognize that non-consensual sex is sexual assault.
- identify situations in which sexual assault may occur.
- intervene in situations where consent has not or cannot be given.
- create an environment in which sexual assault is unacceptable and survivors are supported.
Grants
The It's On Us PA campaign is based on a core belief that sexual violence shouldn't be part of any student's education. Supported by Governor Josh Shapiro and education leaders across the commonwealth, including school superintendents and college presidents, It's On Us PA is a statewide campaign that invites education leaders and all Pennsylvanians to be part of the solution to protect students from sexual violence.
Since 2016, 344 It's On Us PA Grants totaling nearly $10.4 million to 100 post-secondary institutions across the state - including public and private two-year and four-year colleges and universities. The institutions use grant funds to implement strategies on their campuses to address the goals of Governor Shapiro's It's On Us PA campaign.
Applications for this grant must be prepared and submitted through the e-grants system. If you are new to the e-grants system and require access, please e-mail RA-EDITSONUSPA@pa.gov
Note: As of September 14, 2022, eGrants transitioned to MyPDESuite. Directions to navigate this change are located on the eGrants sign-in page.
- 2025-26 It's On Us PA Grant Request for Application (PDF)
- 2025-26 It's On Us PA Grant Application (PDF)
- It's On Us PA Grant Program FAQ
Act 16 of 2019 (Article XX-J)
On June 28, 2019, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law Act 16 of 2019 (Act 16) which added Article XX-J to the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949. Building on the It's On Us PA initiative, this law includes statutory requirements for addressing sexual assault at postsecondary institutions in Pennsylvania that award an associate degree or higher. The Governor also signed a law establishing protection for students reporting sexual assault from being disciplined for violating school drug, alcohol or other policies. Learn more about the sexual violence policy, PDE's model policy, and the anonymous online reporting system.
Act 55 of 2022 (Article XX-G)
On July 8, 2022, Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 55 of 2022 (Act 55) into law, amending Article XX-G of Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949. As of July 11, 2024, effective for the 2024-25 school year, all institutions of higher education (institutions) and postsecondary private licensed schools (schools) must adopt a definition of consent as part of their code of conduct or sexual misconduct or harassment policy. By December 31, 2024, each institution of higher education, including any branch campus of an institution of higher education, and a private licensed school shall enter into or update at the next renewal and maintain a memorandum of understanding with at least one local rape crisis center and one domestic violence program to assist in developing the institution's and school's policies, programming and training regarding sexual misconduct and other prohibited behavior, such as sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking, involving students and employees. More information, including resources and specific information pertaining to Article XX-G.
2025-26 It’s On Us Grantee Award List
| Institution Name | County | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | Berks | $30,490 |
| Bucknell University | Union | $40,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Allegheny | $50,000 |
| Cedar Crest College | Lehigh | $40,000 |
| Chatham University | Allegheny | $40,000 |
| Chestnut Hill College | Philadelphia | $40,000 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Columbia | $60,000 |
| Community College of Allegheny County | Allegheny | $21,795 |
| Community College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia | $60,000 |
| Duquesne University | Allegheny | $40,000 |
| Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster | $21,795 |
| Gwynedd Mercy University | Montgomery | $40,000 |
| Holy Family University | Philadelphia | $40,000 |
| Immaculata University | Chester | $40,000 |
| Indiana University | Indiana | $40,000 |
| Juniata College | Huntingdon | $40,000 |
| Kutztown University | Berks | $40,000 |
| La Roche University | Allegheny | $40,000 |
| La Salle University | Philadelphia | $40,000 |
| Lackawanna College | Lackawanna | $31,650 |
| Lafayette College | Northampton | $40,000 |
| Lycoming College | Lycoming | $40,000 |
| Manor College | Montgomery | $40,000 |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie | $40,000 |
| Millersville University | Lancaster | $40,000 |
| Moravian University | Northampton | $40,000 |
| Mount Aloysius College | Cambria | $40,000 |
| Muhlenberg College | Lehigh | $39,550 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Centre | $60,000 |
| Seton Hill University | $37,975 | |
| Shippensburg University | Cumberland | $40,000 |
| Susquehanna University | Snyder | $38,100 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia | $20,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia | $40,000 |
| United Lutheran Seminary | Adams | $40,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Allegheny | $43,725 |
| University of Scranton | Lackawanna | $40,000 |
| Villanova University | Delaware | $42,376 |
| West Chester University | Chester | $55,969 |
| Westminster College | Lawrence | $40,000 |
| Widener University | Delaware | $39,612 |
| Wilkes University | Luzerne | $21,795 |
| York College | York | $17,000 |