Local Share Account (LSA) – Category 4 Facilities Program (Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties)
This Pennsylvania grant funds public interest projects in Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties to improve quality of life using gaming revenue, supporting infrastructure, equipment, and research-driven community enhancements.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Full application final deadline; annual window July 1–September 30)
Funding Amounts: Grant amount varies by project scope; no set minimum or maximum. No required match.
Summary: Funds public interest projects to improve quality of life in Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties using gaming revenue from Category 4 facilities.
Description
This program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) through the Commonwealth Financing Authority, provides grant funding for projects that serve the public interest and improve the quality of life in Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties. Funding comes from local gaming revenues generated by Category 4 licensed facilities. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by qualified applicants or Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and be located within one of the four eligible counties.
