DRA announces grant opportunities for West Tennessee cities

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced two grant programs available to West Tennessee municipalities. 

Funded through the Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF), DRA will make strategic investments toward projects addressing basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure and flood-control needs within communities across the DRA’s eight-state service area.  

Award amounts will range between $250,000 to $1 million. The deadline to apply for the 2026 CIF is Aug. 24, 2026. 

States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), a funding opportunity supporting economic and community development needs across DRA’s eight-state service region.  

As one of DRA’s main investment tools, SEDAP targets projects addressing basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, in addition to workforce and business development needs for communities within DRA’s 255 counties and parishes. Awards will range from $50,000 to $500,000.  

The deadline to apply is July 31, 2026. For questions about the program, email sedap.cif@dra.gov. 

To learn more about the programs or to apply, visit www.dra.gov.