The Monroe County Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA) is an eligible applicant for the Local Share Account (LSA)-Monroe County funds made available by the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act for the purpose of distributing the 2% of gross terminal revenues from Mount Airy Casino Resort. The Monroe County Commissioners have designated the MCIDA to be the point of contact for this program on their behalf. MCIDA has established guidelines to provide information and guidance to project managers interested in applying for funding.
Please read and play close attention to the MCIDA Policy:
MCIDA Policy for Submitting LSA Applications-2025
The LSA Program Guidelines can be viewed by clicking here: Program Guidelines – LSA Monroe County – 2025
NOTE: *New for 2025* – MCIDA’s Application Fee increased to $800. If a COMPLETE application is received by August 31, 2025, the Application Fee will be $700.
Applications will be evaluated by the Commonwealth Financing Authority based on: economic impact, economic conditions of the area, level of private sector investment being leveraged, project’s focus on the reuse of brownfields or underutilized sites, other local financial support, project readiness, strategic importance and financial need. The more your project meets the above criteria, the more competitive the application.
The application period for 2025 will be July 1 to September 30, 2025. If you wish to apply for funding for a project through MCIDA, the deadline will be Tuesday, September 23, 2025. No exceptions.
Email Michelle Bisbing at PMEDC with any questions or call our office at (570) 839-1992 Ext. 4.
The Monroe County Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA) is an eligible applicant for the Local Share Account (LSA)-Statewide program also made possible by gaming revenues. MCIDA has established guidelines to provide information and guidance to non-profits or municipalities interested in applying for funding.
The program opens for applications annually from September 1 through November 30. Please read and pay close attention to our policy: MCIDA LSA Statewide Application Policy-August 2025 MCIDA’s deadline will be 4:30 pm on Friday, November 14, 2025. No applications will be accepted after the deadline. No exceptions.
Contact our office at (570) 839-1992 with questions.