States’ Economic Development Assistance Program

Primary DRA Funding Tool:

States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)

As one of DRA’s main investment tools, States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) provides direct investments for basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. From FY 2021-2023, SEDAP projects facilitated these impacts:

  • 4,228 jobs created or retained
  • 6,788 individuals trained
  • 65,150 families affected

SEDAP 2024 Funding

Total Funds Available:  $16,930,642

Grant Award Minimum: $50,000

Grant Award Maximum: $500,000

Funding Cycle Opens: March 26, 2024

Funding Cycle Closes: June 25, 2024

More information about the 2024 SEDAP NOFA Application can be found in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).

Applicants are encouraged to contact their Local Development District for additional information about the 2024 SEDAP NOFA as well as for assistance in developing their applications. Technical questions about the NOFA should be directed to sedap.cif@dra.gov with the subject line: SEDAP NOFA. Include the contact’s name, applicant organization, and phone number in the body of your email.

This program is funded in part by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law signed by President Biden.

States Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)
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