Clarksdale, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is making more than $16 million in funding available through its States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), a funding opportunity supporting economic and community development needs across DRA’s eight-state service region.
As one of DRA’s main investment tools, SEDAP targets projects addressing basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, in addition to workforce and business development needs for communities within DRA’s 255 counties and parishes. Awards will range from $50,000 to $500,000. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2026.
“Through the States’ Economic Development Assistance Program, the Delta Regional Authority is able to make strategic investments that expand opportunity and drive prosperity across our region,” said Thomas Hudson, Chief Programs Officer. “From improving infrastructure to strengthening the workforce, these investments lay the foundation for a stronger, more resilient Delta region.”
In 2025, DRA invested approximately $37 million toward 87 projects as a result of SEDAP, supporting community infrastructure, workforce development and long-term economic growth across the region’s eight states.
To learn more about the States’ Economic Development Assistance Program or to apply, visit www.dra.gov. For questions about the program, email sedap.cif@dra.gov.
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