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 2021-2024, SEDAP projects facilitated these impacts:

  • 7,002 jobs created or retained
  • 4,802 individuals trained
  • 83,253 families affected

SEDAP 2025 Funding

Total Funds Available:  More Than $12 Million

Grant Award Minimum: $50,000

Grant Award Maximum: $500,000

Funding Cycle Opens: July 14, 2025

Application Deadline: August 25, 2025

More information about the 2025 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 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.

States Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)
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