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2020 Year in Review
May 02, 2022

Delta Regional Authority Extending Request for Proposals Deadline for Delta Leadership Institute

Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit responses from organizations within the DRA region to work in partnership with DRA to expand and improve upon the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI), a nationally recognized leadership development program that prepares state and local leaders to work for future improvements in the region by “thinking and acting regionally.”


April 27, 2022

U.S. Department of Labor Announces $34.2M in Funding for Delta and Appalachian Regions

In partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today announced the availability of $34.2 million in a fourth round of funding through the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative.  The funding opportunity seeks to invest in projects providing career and support services to people in the Delta and Appalachian regions so they may secure quality jobs in stable, high-demand occupations.


April 14, 2022

Delta Regional Authority Releases Equity Action Plan

DRA joins over 90 Federal agencies in historic release supporting the Biden-Harris Administration’s whole-of-government equity agenda. 


March 28, 2022

Delta Regional Authority Announces Delta Fellowship Program Positions for Summer/Fall 2022

Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today announced applications are now being accepted for the 2022 Delta Fellowship Program.


March 24, 2022

Delta Regional Authority Releases Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Economic Impact Assessment

New study assesses the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway’s current economic impact and capacity for economic growth within the Alabama Black Belt.


March 11, 2022

Dr. Corey Wiggins Confirmed by U.S. Senate, Sworn-in as Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chair

Wiggins nominated by President Biden on December 15, 2021; becomes fourth Co-Chairman to serve in the position.


March 07, 2022

Delta Regional Authority Releases Labor Market and Workforce Report

Delta Regional Authority (DRA) today released the Labor Market and Workforce Report, a study produced for DRA by the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC) in collaboration with EntreWorks Consulting (EntreWorks), with support and guidance from DRA. The report provides an evaluation of the Delta Region’s labor market and identifies best practices for workforce development and education, including recommendations for key stakeholders such as policymakers and economic development practitioners.


March 02, 2022

Delta Regional Authority Opens Application Cycle for Economic Development Investment Opportunities

FY 2022 States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) application cycle opens March 2, 2022 and closes June 5, 2022.


March 01, 2022

Delta Regional Authority Announces $26.8 Million Investment into Delta Communities

The 81 new investment projects will improve water and sewer systems, boost business development, enhance infrastructure, and support job training in communities across the DRA footprint.


February 23, 2022

Delta Regional Authority Announces $6.8 Million Investment into Louisiana Communities

DRA’s investment will improve basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development, and job training to support economic development in communities across Louisiana.


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