HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) has announced the availability of a great funding opportunity for local government and non-profit organizations.
“Between now and Nov. 30, applications may be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for Local Share Account (LSA) grants,” said Kephart.
“These awards will be distributed competitively for projects costing between $25,000 and $1 million that need funding and are in the public interest. Eligible projects include construction or renovation, acquisition, equipment and infrastructure.”
Eligible applicants include individual counties, boroughs and townships; municipal authorities; economic development agencies and redevelopment authorities.
Projects that are grant worthy include those in the public interest, which improve the quality of life of citizens in the community and are owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. No funding match is needed.
Grants are facilitated through distribution of gaming revenue by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which was established in 2004 to administer Pennsylvania’s economic stimulus packages.
Anyone who needs more information or is interested in submitting a grant application should visit dced.pa.gov and search “LSA Grants.”
Questions about this or any state government issue should be directed to Kephart’s Clearfield district office at 814-765-0609, his Hastings office at 814-247-6210 or his Osceola Mills office at 814-339-6544.