Welcome to the
Delta Regional Authority
The DRA was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint federal-state collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River and Alabama Black Belt regions. To fulfill this purpose, DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure, workforce training, and business development. DRA works to create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside in the region. DRA’s region encompasses 252 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.
DRA’s enabling legislation dictates that at least 75% of DRA’s funds must be invested in economically distressed counties and parishes. In addition, half of DRA’s funds must support transportation infrastructure and basic public infrastructure.
Investing in the Delta
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Strategic Investments for Impactful Outcomes
DRA measures the impact of our investments through four main outcomes: jobs created, jobs retained, individuals trained, and families affected.
The following are outcomes for DRA investments in FY 2021 – FY 2023.
News & Events
Fourth Quarter Board Meeting Cancelled
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $720,000 in Funding to Address Infrastructure Needs
DRA and EDA Invests $4.3 Million to Boost Economic Development in MS Delta and Alabama Black Belt
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $4.1 Million Investment Into Lower Mississippi Delta
Applications Now Open for 2025 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $2.6 Million Investment Into Lower Mississippi Delta
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Nearly $500,000 in Funding to Address Infrastructure Needs (copy
Delta Regional Authority Announces New Senior Advisor
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