Announcement for Applications and Timeline
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti announces that Pennsylvania Gaming Local Share Account (LSA) grant applications will be accepted beginning August 4th, 2021 for economic development projects. The funding originates from the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71) under the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). Each year 2% of gross terminal revenues of certain licensed gaming facilities are distributed to several counties to enhance well-being of our communities. Project categories include Economic Development, Community Improvement and Public Interest.
Interested parties may contact Tiffany Cross-Luciani, Director of Economic Development at tcluciani@scrantonpa.gov to discuss a project and the application process. The timeline for submitting and LSA application is below and detailed instructions and guidelines are attached.
| Local Share Account (LSA) 2021 Timeline | |||
| Activity | Party | Due Date | Time |
| City Available to Discuss LSA Project Applications | City | Wed, August 4th | |
| Applicant Project Overview & Budget to City | Applicant | Wed, Sept 1st | CoB |
| Email to Don King for Planning Letter | |||
| City Council 2nd Read & Pass | City Council | Tues, Sept 21st | |
| Full Application Due | Applicant | Wed, Sept 22nd | CoB |
| Application Fee Due | |||
| City Finalizes Submission to DCED Single Application Website | City | Thu, Sept 30th |
Last modified: July 20, 2021
