DRA announces workforce grants

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is making $4 million available to support workforce development. The Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP) makes targeted investments toward projects and initiatives aimed at bolstering the local and regional workforce of the 255 counties and parishes within the DRA eight-state service region. Award amounts will range between $50,000 to $300,000. Deadline to apply for the 2026 DWP is Friday, May 15, 2026. In 2025, DRA invested approximately $7 million toward 25 workforce development projects, supporting economic development and prosperity within the DRA region. For more information about the Delta Workforce Grant Program, visit www.dra.gov. For questions about the program, email workforce@dra.gov.