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Find similar grantsStates’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) is sponsored by Delta Regional Authority. Invests in basic public infrastructure, transportation, workforce development, and business development in the 252 counties and parishes of the DRA region.
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From FY 2021-2024, SEDAP projects facilitated these impacts: 7,002 jobs created or retained 4,802 individuals trained 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. The DRA was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint federal-state collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River and Alabama Black Belt regions.
To fulfill this purpose, DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, basic public infrastructure, workforce training, and business development. DRA works to create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of those that reside in the region. DRA’s region encompasses 255 counties and parishes in parts of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee.
DRA’s enabling legislation dictates that at least 75% of DRA’s funds must be invested in economically distressed counties and parishes and isolated areas within non-distressed counties and parishes. In addition, half of DRA’s funds must support transportation infrastructure and basic public infrastructure. 236 Sharkey Avenue, Suite 400
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments, public bodies, and nonprofit entities within the designated Delta Regional Authority footprint in Mississippi. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) is funded by Delta Regional Authority. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Mississippi. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.