Local Share Account (LSA) – Statewide
The Local Share Account – Statewide grant funds impactful community science, research, and infrastructure projects to improve quality of life across Pennsylvania, administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application window opens) | November 2026 (application window closes)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 minimum; up to $1,000,000 per project; typically 3-year grant period; ~$225M available annually statewide.
Summary: Supports public interest projects that enhance community quality of life across Pennsylvania, open to eligible local entities and nonprofits.
Key Information: Program is reimbursement-based; matching funds not required; $100 non-refundable application fee.
Description
This program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, funds projects that serve the public interest and improve the quality of life in communities throughout Pennsylvania. Eligible projects include a wide range of initiatives—such as infrastructure, acquisition, construction, equipment purchase, and community enhancements—owned and maintained by eligible public entities or Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations. The program seeks to foster community improvement by investing in projects with demonstrable positive impact for citizens across the Commonwealth.
