Local Share Account (LSA) – Monroe County

Overview

As required under Act 71 (the Gaming Act), the CFA has developed program guidelines for Local Share Account funds in Monroe County.

Uses

LSA funds may be used for economic development, community development and public interest projects in Monroe County and the following counties contiguous to:  Carbon, Lackawanna, Northampton, Pike and Wayne. See program guidelines for specific eligible uses of funds.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include any municipality in Monroe County, as well as those counties and municipalities contiguous to Monroe County. Economic development and redevelopment authorities in Monroe County and the contiguous counties (Carbon, Lackawanna, Northampton, Pike, and Wayne) are also eligible.

Funding

Grant amounts will vary based on the specific project requirements.

Terms

See program guidelines.

FAQs
I’m uploading agenda items, but I get a message saying my attachments are too big.

There is a 1.5MB overall size limit for attachments. PDF (.pdf) and JPEG (.jpeg) file types are generally the smallest file types for text/image and images, respectively. There are several options for compressing files to a smaller size, but they differ across programs/file types. An internet search for instructions leads to a variety of instruction and options.

Does the application packet with supplemental info need to be postmarked by the deadline or in your office by that date?
May we submit more than one application?
We have three different projects; may we submit them in one application?
Are matching funds required?
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