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.”

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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