Local Share Account (LSA) – Philadelphia
Forecasted
Local Share Account (LSA) – Philadelphia supports community organizations and public bodies with economic development and neighborhood improvement projects to strengthen the city’s economy and quality of life.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$500,000 per project, paid on a reimbursement basis
Summary: Supports economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community improvement, and public interest projects within Philadelphia.
Key Information: Applicants must be located in Philadelphia, and projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant.
Description
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) administers Local Share Account (LSA) – Philadelphia to support projects within the City of Philadelphia. The program distributes a portion of slot machine license operation fees from Category 1 or 2 facilities operating in the city.
Funding supports economic development that promotes local activity and creates or retains jobs; neighborhood revitalization that improves residents’ health, safety, and well-being or distressed commercial corridors; and community improvement that creates or improves civic, cultural, or recreational facilities. Other public interest projects may qualify when they improve quality of life in the affected community.
