Delta Regional Authority Federal Project Development
Strong investment in the 252 counties and parishes served by the Delta Regional Authority has helped to improve the quality of life and boost economic development opportunities. The main investment tool used by the Delta Regional Authority is the States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), formerly known as the Federal Grant Program.
With 45 Local Development Districts as front-line project managers, these investments by the Delta Regional Authority support job creation and community development projects. In the past nine project cycles, the Authority created over 6000 jobs and retained nearly the same number of jobs. We leveraged $1.4 billion in private investment with DRA projects and helped 17,000 families gain access to clean water and sewer service.