Public Awareness Campaign Grant Program

Public Awareness Campaign Grant Program is sponsored by Season of Justice. Season of Justice's Public Awareness Campaign (PAC) program works with victims' families to fund multi-pronged media outreach strategies designed to reignite community and media attention on unsolved homicide or suspicious missing persons cases.

Application for Public Awareness Campaign Funding | Season of Justice Application for Public Awareness Campaign Funding Applications for our 2026 Public Awareness Campaigns have now closed. Decision notifications will be sent to all applicants by Friday, February 6, 2026. If you would like to be notified when applications for our 2027 Public Awareness Campaigns open, please fill out the form below.

The application period for 2027 will begin on September 1, 2026 . Season of Justice was founded to fund advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy research credited with solving some of the coldest cases. However, DNA testing isn’t always a viable option.

In those situations, public awareness may be the only way to generate movement in someone’s unsolved case. Billboards, just like DNA testing, can be expensive and out of reach for most families.

Season of Justice’s Public Awareness Campaign (PAC) program works with victims’ families to fund multi-pronged media outreach strategies designed to reignite community and media attention on a case in hopes of soliciting tips and new information to support investigative efforts.

When considering a Public Awareness Campaign, families should keep the following decision-making criteria in mind prior to completing the grant application process: Season of Justice only considers cases classified by the investigative agency as homicide or suspicious missing persons (where foul play is suspected).

Unsolved homicide cases must’ve occurred at least two years prior to the present date, with no new leads or significant investigative activity in the past year. Season of Justice does not fund campaigns publicly targeting specific agencies, individuals, possible suspects or persons of interest to the investigation.

Grant applications must be submitted by an immediate family member (such as parents, siblings, or grandparents) with the consent of all immediate family members. Please note: Season of Justice does not fund private investigators and cannot independently investigate cases. SOJ reserves the right to fund or deny funding at the sole direction of its Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is the only entity that can grant funding for a grant proposal. Our hearts go out to all families who have lost loved ones to violent crimes and unanswered disappearances. Season of Justice commits to advocating for our grantees and strives to connect families with the appropriate resources should their cold case needs fall outside of Season of Justice’s funding criteria and mission.

Sydney Pacha is a nonprofit development professional from the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Sydney holds a bachelor’s degree in Art History and anthropology from North Central College along with a Master’s Degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management specializing in arts-focused nonprofits from Columbia College Chicago.

Sydney has diverse professional experience including leading organizations as an executive director and supporting leadership in numerous development roles for nonprofits of varying missions and sizes. Sydney is passionate about connecting donors and community members with impactful missions that make the world a better place.

After supporting Season of Justice as a volunteer, she is thrilled to spearhead sustainability and growth initiatives as SOJ’s Development Manager. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and doting on her pets (a cat and a dog) in addition to art history and archeology, visiting museums, taking/teaching dance classes, and traveling.

Kendall brings extensive experience in program development and collaboration with law enforcement to her role as Program Manager at Season of Justice. With a background in technology, Kendall partnered with law enforcement agencies, Crime Stoppers programs, and school safety teams to implement anonymous reporting systems nationwide, enhancing public safety and fostering community trust.

In 2021, Kendall transitioned to the nonprofit sector, leveraging her expertise to support SOJ’s mission of providing critical resources for solving cold cases and advocating for long-term unsolved investigations.

At Season of Justice, Kendall has spearheaded initiatives to streamline operations, including developing a grant management database and refining internal workflows to increase the organization’s capacity for supporting investigators and families. Her dedication to justice and innovation has been instrumental in amplifying SOJ’s impact, helping to bring resolution and justice to families across the country.

Outside of work, Kendall enjoys exploring Utah’s stunning landscapes with her husband and their pets, attending live music events, and sharing her passion for history and the outdoors.

Prior to joining Season of Justice, Angela served in pivotal fundraising roles at the Center for Justice Innovation (formerly known as the Center for Court Innovation), the Legal Aid Society, and Community Mediation Services, all headquartered in New York City.

These organizations tackle various criminal justice issues, including policy reform, legal aid, mediation services for underserved communities, victim advocacy, violence prevention, and court-based initiatives. This is in addition to domestic violence support, mental health programs, and other efforts to promote public safety.

In each of her roles, she successfully spearheaded the development and grants management process for operating budgets spanning from $10 million to $97 million. She also gained invaluable experience working at Harvard Law School, supporting law professors and visiting judges with events, administration, and research projects.

Angela is passionate about creating systemic change and is committed to fostering collaboration between law enforcement, investigative agencies, forensic experts, and the families impacted by unsolved crimes.

Angela holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Social Sciences, pursued a graduate degree in Government Studies at Harvard University, and attended Northwestern California University School of Law to pursue a Juris Doctor degree.