Delta Leadership Institute (DLI)

About this funding opportunity

Delta Leadership Institute

DRA invests in regional leadership through its annual Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy. Fellows representing each of the eight DRA states are selected by the eight governors and the federal co-chairman from a competitive pool of applicants that represent both public and private sectors. During the nine-month executive leadership development program, six sessions are held in different cities throughout the eight-state region, which focus on areas such as transportation infrastructure, government relations, and regional collaboration.

2027 DLI Application

Alumni of the DLI Executive Academy may continue their engagement with one another and support of the region through the Delta Leadership Network (DLN). DLN is more than 700 members strong. 2026 DLI Sessions

The Delta Leadership Institute will host six sessions in the following Delta communities: Session I: Orientation

Poplar Bluff, MO, March 23-26, 2026 Session II:

Monroe, W. Monroe, LA, April 27- April 30, 2026 Session III:

Washington, DC, June 8-11, 2026 Session IV:

Marion, IL, July 27-30, 2026 Session V:

Memphis, TN, September 14-17, 2026 Session VI: Graduation

New Orleans, LA, October 19-22, 2026

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Topic areas: Workforce Development, Public Policy and Governance, Social Innovation and Community Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) is administered by Delta Regional Authority (DRA), listed via Delta Regional Authority.