Happy Valley Times

State Representative Dallas Kephart (R-Cambria/Clearfield) has announced a funding opportunity for local governments and nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania. According to Kephart, "Between now and Nov. 30, applications may be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for Local Share Account (LSA) grants." These grants are aimed at projects that cost between $25,000 and $1 million.

Kephart emphasized that the grants are meant for projects that serve the public interest, including construction, renovation, acquisition, and infrastructure improvements. "Eligible projects include construction or renovation, acquisition, equipment, and infrastructure," Kephart stated.

Applicants eligible for these grants include counties, boroughs, townships, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, and redevelopment authorities. The grants are specifically for projects that are beneficial to the community and are managed by either an eligible applicant or a nonprofit organization. Importantly, these grants do not require a funding match.

The grants are overseen by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which was created in 2004 to manage Pennsylvania's economic stimulus initiatives. Individuals seeking more information or wishing to apply for a grant are encouraged to visit the website dced.pa.gov and search for "LSA Grants."

For further inquiries, individuals can contact Representative Kephart's offices in Clearfield, Hastings, or Osceola Mills. The offices' phone numbers are 814-765-0609, 814-247-6210, and 814-339-6544, respectively. The media can contact Matthew Davis at 717-787-3994 or via email at mdavis@pahousegop.com.