The Capital Region Economic Development Corporation (CREDC) is proud to announce the success of organizations it supported through the 2024 Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) Grant program. The Commonwealth Financing Authority formally approved the awards during its meeting on December 18, 2025.
The Local Share Account Grant program provides state funding for projects that improve community facilities, infrastructure, and services across Pennsylvania. These investments support initiatives that address local needs and contribute to long-term community and economic vitality.
CREDC supported organizations throughout the LSA application process, helping applicants prepare competitive submissions and navigate program requirements. Through this effort, eight Dauphin County organizations secured funding for projects that will enhance community services, improve safety and accessibility, and expand organizational capacity.
2024 LSA awardees supported by CREDC include:
- Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
- Refrigeration Truck Project – $75,000
- Refrigeration Truck Project – $75,000
- Friendship YMCA
- Facility Improvements – $550,000
- Facility Improvements – $550,000
- Latino Hispanic American Community Center
- Parking Infrastructure for Organizational Expansion – $228,626
- Parking Infrastructure for Organizational Expansion – $228,626
- Penn State Health
- PSH HMC Emergency Department MH/BH Renovation – $458,659
- PSH HMC Emergency Department MH/BH Renovation – $458,659
- Catholic Charities
- Saint Samuel Center Safety and Security Initiative – $50,000
- Saint Samuel Center Safety and Security Initiative – $50,000
- Logos Academy
- Second City Church Safety Improvements – $85,619
- Second City Church Safety Improvements – $85,619
- Valley Youth House
- Street Outreach and Rapid Rehousing Van Purchase – $44,654
- Street Outreach and Rapid Rehousing Van Purchase – $44,654
- YWCA Greater Harrisburg
- Facility Renovation Project – $200,000
- Facility Renovation Project – $200,000
Together, these awards represent more than $1.69 million in state investment in Dauphin County. The funded projects support a range of community priorities, including food security, health care access, education, youth services, facility improvements, and public safety.
“At CREDC, our role is to be a catalyst for economic prosperity across the Capital Region,” said Ryan Unger, Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC President & CEO. “By helping local organizations navigate competitive funding programs like LSA, we are connecting strong projects with critical state resources and turning community priorities into real, investable outcomes that support long-term growth.”
CREDC congratulates the 2024 LSA award recipients and looks forward to supporting these organizations as their projects move forward. These awards underscore the value of collaboration among state partners, local organizations, and regional economic development leaders. CREDC also extends its appreciation to the legislators whose support helped secure this critical funding for projects across our region.
About the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC
For 140 years, the Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC has served as the region’s catalyst for economic prosperity. The organization combines business, community, and economic development services to enhance the region’s vitality and livability. The Chamber is a five-star accredited chamber through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—a distinction held by fewer than 1 percent of chambers nationwide. CREDC is the Certified Economic Development Organization (CEDO) approved by the Commonwealth’s Department of Community and Economic Development to perform economic development activities using Pennsylvania’s funding programs in Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties.
