Agency: Delta Regional Authority
Description:
Competitive grant program to fund basic public infrastructure (ex. water and sewer systems, stormwater drainage, broadband), transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and job training in the Mississippi River Delta Region and Alabama Black Belt.
Bill Section:
Division J
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$25,000,000
Timeline:
Until expended.
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
On April 19, 2023, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced the availability of $16.8 million for the States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP). A portion of this funding, $4,728,765, comes from the IIJA. Funding will be available to states based on an allocation formula. Applications are due June 25, 2023 to Local Development Districts: Source
On October 24, 2023, the DRA announced $17.9 million in grants through SEDAP. A full list of grantees is available here