Local Share Account (LSA) – Category 4 Facilities Program (Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties)
This grant funds community improvement and infrastructure projects in select Pennsylvania counties using gaming revenues to enhance quality of life and support local public interest initiatives.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (application window opens) | September 30, 2026 (deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grant amounts vary by project needs; no set minimum or maximum.
Summary: Supports public interest and community improvement projects in Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties using gaming revenues from Category 4 facilities.
Key Information: Projects must be located in eligible counties and owned/maintained by eligible applicants or PA nonprofits.
Description
The Local Share Account (LSA) – Category 4 Facilities Program provides funding for community improvement and public interest projects within Berks, Cumberland, Westmoreland, and York Counties, Pennsylvania. Established under the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act, the program distributes revenues generated from Category 4 licensed gaming facilities to support projects that enhance the quality of life and infrastructure in these counties. Funding is administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
