PA Department of Community & Economic Development CFA LSA-Statewide Program – Nov 30

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

The PA Department of  Community & Economic Development (DCED) is now accepting applications for the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account – Statewide Program (LSA-Statewide). The program will accept applications through November 30^th, 2025.

Overview

The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71), as amended, provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Uses

Projects in the public interest. Projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the community. Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization. See program guidelines for specific eligible use of funds.

Eligible Applicants

• Pennsylvania Counties
• Municipalities
• Municipal Authorities
• Economic Development Agencies
• Redevelopment Authorities
• Land Banks
• Councils of Government

PLEASE NOTE: Pennsylvania nonprofit entities are not eligible to apply directly to these funds, however, an eligible applicant may apply on behalf of a Pennsylvania nonprofit entity. An eligible project may be owned and/or maintained by an eligible applicant OR a Pennsylvania nonprofit, as long as the applying entity is eligible.

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

Applications must be electronically submitted through the DCED Single Application for Assistance located at grants.pa.gov.

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 sent to the DCED Center for Business Financing (DCED Center for Business Financing, (717) 787-6245 or ra-dcedcbf@pa.gov) or contact Michael Shorr, Regional Director, at 215-560-3793 or mshorr@pa.gov.