2026 Statewide Local Share Account (SLSA) Application

All nonprofits seeking to apply for the 2026 Statewide Local Share Account program via the Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County should complete the application below by Thursday, November 5th, 2026 at 5pm. Early submissions are encouraged. Questions related to the online survey can be directed to Jessica Sones, Program Administrator at jessica.sones@montgomerycountypa.gov.

The budget template can be accessed here. To download a copy select File > Create a Copy > Download a Copy.

A hard copy of the application can be accessed here for reference. To download a copy select File > Create a Copy > Download a Copy.

Organization Name

Is the applicant a Pennsylvania nonprofit?

You can check your PA nonprofit status here: https://file.dos.pa.gov/search/business

NAIS Code - Choose your organization's category from the list below (please select closest fit).

FEIN

Top Official/Signing Authority Name (Board Member)

Top Official Title

Contact Person Name and Title (Best POC for questions on the project)

Contact Person Phone Number

Contact Person Email Address

Mailing Address (street address, city, state, zip code)

Current # of Full-time Employees

Enterprise type. Indicate the types of enterprises that describe the organization listed above. You may select more than one type.

Please provide a brief 2-3 sentence description of your proposed project.

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Requested SLSA Amount ($)

Is this project related to another submitted project?

If yes, indicate previous project name:

Have you contacted anyone at DCED about your project?

If yes, indicate who:

How many site locations are involved in the project?

Project Site Location Address(es). Please include street address, city, state, and zip code. (If there is more than one site location involved in this project, please list each address separately below).

What problem(s) will this project address, and what do you plan to accomplish? Describe the need or problem the project is intended to resolve and the specific change you expect the project to make.

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How will you accomplish this, and what measurable results do you expect? Describe the activities, strategies, and steps you will take to address the identified problem(s). Include expected outcomes that are measurable, obtainable, clear, understandable, and valid. Examples include jobs created or retained, people trained, land or buildings acquired, housing units renovated or built, etc.

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How do you plan to use the funds? Should include specific use of funds and reflect the budget provided with the application

1000 character limit0/1000

Projected Schedule and Key Milestones and Dates. A detailed schedule of activities, including key milestones and dates, must accompany this application if applicable to the project.

1000 character limit0/1000

Please upload your project budget, using the template provided by the Redevelopment Authority.

Please upload as an Excel or PDF document.

The budget template can be accessed here. To download a copy select File > Create a Copy > Download a Copy.

Basis of Cost

Budget Narrative. The narrative must specifically address each of the cost items identified in the Project Budget. If you are using matching funds, please list/describe what those matching sources will be.

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Please upload Exhibit 1: Project Description (Required). This is where you tell the story of your project and what sets you apart. This should include clear, concise and focused description of the proposed project to include a) specific project activities and expected results; b) The specific location of the project site; c) As applicable, identification of the project as a priority investment in a local or regional economic development plan or strategy; d) As applicable, the anticipated positive economic development and/or community impact of the project; e) As applicable, provide a detailed, color-coded map with a color legend that shows a clear illustration of the project to include street names and project boundaries (note: this is not applicable, for example, when requesting equipment or single-site renovation/rehab/construction); and f) Estimated start and end dates for project costs. In your overall project description, please be clear in articulating how this project is in the public good.

Please upload as a Word document or PDF.

Please upload Exhibit 2: Cost Estimate (Required). Provide a detailed estimate of project costs. The estimate must be dated and current (within 1 year of application submission). Engineering and construction estimates must be provided by a PA licensed engineer or qualified professional. Estimates of costs for specified products, materials, equipment, etc. must be in writing from a qualified vendor.

Please upload as a single PDF. If needed you may combine multiple files into one PDF.

Please upload Exhibit 5: Matching Funds (Required if you will use other funding sources within the project). Match is not required for this program. If your project budget, as outlined in this application, includes other funding sources, provide copies of funding commitment letters and/or evidence of organizational fund capacity – financials, loan commitments, etc. If your entire project cost is covered by your SLSA request you do not need to provide this exhibit.

Please upload as a single PDF. If needed you may combine multiple files into one PDF.

Please enter the name of entity that will own the proposed project. Ownership Notice: In accordance with program guidelines, the project will be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or nonprofit organization.

Please enter the name of entity that will maintain the proposed project. Ownership Notice: In accordance with program guidelines, the project will be owned and maintained by an eligible applicant or nonprofit organization.

Our organization understands the following requirements:

2026 Statewide Local Share Account (SLSA) Application

Applicant Information