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Prepare Now for Category 4 LSA Grant Applications
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development will open the Local Share Account Category 4 Facilities Grant Program to applications on July 1, 2026. Start preparing now!
The LSA Category 4 program is an opportunity for non-profit organizations to apply for needed funds for construction costs, infrastructure, machinery and equipment costs, and more. Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland (EGCW) is an authorized economic development agency eligible to apply on behalf of non-profits to access these funds.
What is LSA?
The Category 4 Facilities Grant Program distributes funds from casino gaming revenue to Westmoreland County organizations for economic and community development projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the community. A non-profit can use the funds for:
- Land and/or building acquisition.
- Construction, demolition, and infrastructure improvements.
- Vehicles, machinery and equipment.
- And more!
Learn more and apply here!
Determine your eligibility and your project’s eligibility and find the application information here!
- Is Your Project Category 4 LSA Facilities Grant Eligible? Can we add icons for these and lay them out 4 across the webpage?
- Use this to determine if you meet general eligibility requirements
- LSA Category 4 Facilities Program Grant Funding FAQs
- You can find additional information about the program, allowable projects, the application process and required compliance
- Engagement Agreement
- Agree to your responsibilities throughout the process. Return with your completed application.
- Category 4 LSA Facilities Grant Application
- Required application form. Complete in its entirety and submit all required attachments no later than Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
You can visit DCED’s Program Page for more information and the Commonwealth’s guidelines.
Submit your application and all required attachments to gapp@egcw.org. EGCW will review applications in the order in which they are received. Please note this program is highly competitive and incomplete applications or applications with missing information may delay or prevent your project from being reviewed.