Local Share Account
As amended, the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71) 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.
Application Period
The application period is open from September 16, 2024 – November 8, 2024.
Funding
Grants are available for projects with a total eligible project cost of $25,000 or more.
Grant requests shall not exceed $1,000,000 for any project.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Counties
- Municipalities
- Municipal Authorities
- Economic Development Agencies
- Redevelopment Authorities
- Land Banks
- Councils of Government
Eligible Projects:
Eligible projects must be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or a Pennsylvania nonprofit entity.
- Projects in the Public Interest
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- Projects that improve the quality of life in the community
Eligible use of funds:
- Acquisition
- Construction
- Demolition
- Infrastructure
- Purchase of Vehicles, Machinery, or Equipment
- Planning, consulting, and design costs related to planning projects
- Engineering, design, and inspection, to include permitting fees, for construction projects not to exceed 10% of the total grant award
How to Apply
501(c)3 applicants in both the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County MUST apply through Allegheny County’s application portal.
- New users will have to create an account to apply
- There is a $350 application fee.
All other applicants should apply directly through the States Single App