Mechanicsburg, Pa –
The Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide grant is now open for applications, and interested non-profits can apply through the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC).
CAEDC is seeking applicants who are non-profit organizations and need funding for projects that either have an economic development or tourism component in the region. Projects must be at least $25,000, and the maximum grant request is $1 million.
Eligible uses include:
- Real Estate Acquisition
- Construction
- Demolition
- Infrastructure
- Purchase of vehicles, machinery and/or equipment (excluding uniforms, protective equipment, consumable supplies, and furniture)
- 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.
- Contingency costs not to exceed 5% of documented construction and infrastructure costs are permissible.
Interested, qualified applicants can apply on CAEDC’s online application at CumberlandBusiness.com/lsa-application.
Complete applications must be submitted to CAEDC by October 31, 2025.
If you have any questions regarding your project, contact our Grants Manager, Alyssa Smith at alyssa@cumberlandbusiness.com or 717-240-7184.
The LSA Grant is funded through the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71), as amended, which 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.
