DCED Local Share Account – Philadelphia (LSA-Philadelphia) Accepting Applications – Jan 31

Posted by PA Department of Community and Economic Development on December 9, 2025

The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is now accepting applications for the Local Share Account – Philadelphia (LSA-Philadelphia) Program. The program will accept applications through January 31, 2026.

Again, this program is only available to eligible Philadelphia applicants listed below for projects within the City of Philadelphia.

Overview

The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has established the Local Share Account (LSA) – Philadelphia program to distribute a portion of slot machine license operation fees from Category 1 or 2 facilities operating within the City of Philadelphia. Funds are available for economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community improvement, and other projects in the public interest within the City of Philadelphia.

Uses

LSA funds may be used for economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community improvement, and public interest projects in the City of Philadelphia. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant. (See program guidelines for specific eligible use of funds.).

Funding

Grant amounts will vary based on the specific project requirements but are limited to a minimum request/award of $10,000 and a maximum request/award of $500,000.

Eligible Applicants

Eligible Applicants include any of the following entities located within the City of Philadelphia:

• Community Development Corporations
• Economic Development Organizations and Redevelopment Authorities
• Business Improvement Districts/Neighborhood Improvement Districts
• Not-for-profit organizations with a 501(c) designation
• City of Philadelphia
• School District of Philadelphia

In addition to the above linked guidelines, you can find other information on the LSA-Philadelphia Program webpage. 

Applications must be submitted through DCED’s Electronic Single Application (ESA).

For technical assistance with an application please contact the DCED Customer Service Center. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM, at 800-379-7448. Email inquiries can also be sent to ra-dcedcs@pa.gov.

For Keystone Login Services account assistance or password resets, please contact the Keystone Global Help Desk at 877-328-0995.

Program inquires can be directed to DCED Center for Community Enhancement, LSA – Philadelphia Program:

• Telephone: (717) 787-6245
• Email: ra-dcedcbf@pa.gov

Questions? Contact Michael Shorr, Regional Director, PA Department of Community & Economic  Development, at mshorr@pa.gov.