Agency: Delta Regional Authority
Description:
Competitive grant program to support strategic planning activities in the Mississippi River Delta Region and Alabama Black Belt including, but not limited to, the following: comprehensive plans, master plans, capital improvement plans, economic development plans, workforce development plans, broadband deployment plans, utility rate studies, feasibility studies, market demand studies, preliminary engineering reports, and more.
Bill Section:
Division J
New or Existing:
New
Potential Cost:
$7,500,000
Timeline:
Until expended.
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
On March 27, 2023, the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) announced the availability of approximately $3 million in IIJA funding through the 2023 Strategic Planning Program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Source
August 23, 2023, DRA announced $630,400 in federal assistance through its first round of funding through the Strategic Planning Program. A full list of grantees is available here
On December 18, 2023, DRA announced $1.5 million in federal assistance through its second round of funding through the Strategic Planning Program. A full list of grantees is available here