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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.
Applications for States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) are due July 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
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.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission, Delta Regional Authority, Employment and Training Administration, Northern Border Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Labor. This grant supports workforce development activities in the Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta, and Northern Border regions.
Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC): Grant Initiative for the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border Regions is sponsored by Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Delta Regional Authority, Employment and Training Administration (ETA). This grant supports workforce development activities in the Appalachian, Lower Mississippi Delta, and Northern Border regions, which includes parts of South Carolina.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.