Agency: Delta Regional Authority
Description:
Competitive grant program funding projects related to basic public infrastructure (ex. water and sewer systems, stormwater drainage, broadband), transportation infrastructure, and flood control in the Mississippi River Delta Region and Alabama Black Belt.
Bill Section:
Division J
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$75,000,000
Timeline:
Until expended.
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
On April 25, 2023, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced the availability of $29.5 million in funding for project grants through the 2023 Community Infrastructure Fund, $14,723,675 of which comes from the IIJA. Other funding comes from the FY2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The funding cycle opens April 24, 2023 and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Source
On August 28, 2023, DRA announced a $3.5 million in Community Infrastructure Fund grant for Stanton, Tennessee Source
On November 30, 2023, DRA announced $31 million in Community Infrastructure Fund grants to 34 projects. A full list of grantees is available here
TCS Notes:
The administration states it will incrementally integrate IIJA funding with annual appropriations over a five-year period.