The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is a collaborative effort between the federal government and states in the lower Mississippi River and Alabama Black Belt regions, established in 2000. With a focus on economic development, the DRA invests in projects supporting transportation infrastructure, public infrastructure, workforce training, and business development to create jobs, build communities, and improve the lives of residents in the region.
Covering 252 counties and parishes across Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee, the DRA prioritizes economically distressed areas and isolated regions within non-distressed areas for at least 75% of its funds. Additionally, half of the funds are dedicated to supporting transportation infrastructure and basic public infrastructure.
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