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.
MCIDA Policy for Submitting LSA Applications
Applications will be evaluated 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 2019 will be July 1, 2019 to September 30, 2019. If you wish to apply for funding for a project through MCIDA, the deadline will be Monday, September 23, 2019. No exceptions.
The LSA Program Guidelines can be viewed buy clicking here:Program Guidelines – LSA For Monroe County – December 2017
Email Michelle Bisbing at PMEDC with any questions or call our office at (570) 839-1992.