Provider
PA Department of Community and Economic Development
Application Deadline
November 30, 2026
Summary
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. 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.
Projects may not commence work prior to receiving CFA approval. Projects that begin prior to approval, including any proposed match, will result in the project being ineligible for funding consideration. Projects that may require a down payment prior to the CFA awarding funds should contact the program office to determine project eligibility.
Common Eligible Projects
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 nonprofit organization.
Eligible uses of funds include:
- Acquisition
- Construction to include renovation and rehabilitation
- Demolition
- Infrastructure
- Sidewalks for public use will be considered eligible regardless of eligibility outlined in Section II. B. of the Program Guidelines
- Purchase of vehicles, machinery and/or equipment. The leasing of equipment in ineligible.
- 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. Limitation does not apply to a planning-only project.
- Administrative costs of the applicant only, which are necessary to administer the grant shall not exceed 2% of the total grant request/award. Administrative costs can include advertising and legal costs, as well as documented staff expenses.
- Contingency costs not to exceed 5% of documented construction and infrastructure costs.
More Information
https://dced.pa.gov/programs/local-share-account-lsa-statewide/
