Harrisburg’s MLK City Government Center
The city is trying a new way to help local organizations get county grant funds.
Harrisburg announced on Thursday that it would offer a co-application opportunity for nonprofits and other organizations looking to apply for Dauphin County’s annual gaming grant money.
Every year, the county receives millions of dollars from the Hollywood Casino at Penn National to award locally. For 2024, the county allotted $8.9 million to around 200 projects.
The application process for the 2025 gaming grant funds opened on June 1.
For those interested in receiving a letter of support from Mayor Wanda Williams and co-applying with the city, the city is accepting applications through July 8.
In the application to the city for support, groups will need to share information about their organization, as well as their purpose, mission, vision and how they plan to use requested grant funds.
Once completed, the form will create an auto-generated letter, which will be reviewed by Williams, who will review each letter and organization on a rolling basis. Approved letters will be signed by Williams, then scanned and sent to the county. The city will let applicants know by no later than July 31 if their letter has been accepted or rejected.
Gaming grant applications are due to the county by Aug. 15.
To apply as a co-applicant with the city for county grant funds, click here. For more information about the Dauphin County Gaming Grants, visit their website.
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