KUTZTOWN, PA – Kutztown University was awarded a $40,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the It’s On Us PA program in 2025. 44 institutions of higher education and postsecondary schools received grants this year, including Kutztown University, totaling more than $1.6 million. These grants are used to help combat sexual assault on campus.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced last week that 44 colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions in Pennsylvania received more than $1.6 million in It’s On Us PA grants to help combat sexual assault on campus.
“PDE is committed to supporting efforts that keep college students and their campuses safe, inclusive, and welcoming for all students,” said Interim Acting Secretary Angela Fitterer. “All Pennsylvanians deserve a safe learning environment, and the It’s On Us PA grant program cultivates change and provides colleges, universities, and postsecondary institutions with the support and resources necessary to protect learning environments and ensure they are free from sexual assault, harassment, and violence.”
The national It’s On Us campaign was created by the Obama Administration to raise awareness about sexual assault, teach participants that assault includes non-consensual sex, advise them on how to identify dangerous situations, empower them to intervene, and urge them to create an environment of support for victims and survivors.
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.
Eligible institutions and schools with 10,000 or fewer students were able to request up to $40,000; those with more than 10,000 students were able to apply for up to $60,000. Private licensed career schools that do not offer specialized associate degrees could request up to $10,000.
Kutztown University’s Women’s Center champions the It’s On Us campaign for the campus community. It annually brings nationally renowned speakers to campus, conducts surveys and provides training for students and employees.
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