States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)

About this funding opportunity

States’ Economic Development Assistance Program

Primary DRA Funding Tool: States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)

As one of DRA’s main investment tools, States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) provides direct investments for basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. From FY 2021-2024, SEDAP projects facilitated these impacts: 7,002 jobs created or retained 4,802 individuals trained 83,253 families affected SEDAP 2026 Funding

Total Funds Available: $16 Million

Grant Award Minimum: $50,000

Grant Award Maximum: $500,000

Funding Cycle Opens: June 1, 2026

Application Deadline: July 31, 2026

More information about the 2026 SEDAP NOFA Application can be found in the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and Appendix.

Applicants are encouraged to contact their Local Development District for additional information about the SEDAP NOFA as well as for assistance in developing their applications. Technical questions about the NOFA should be directed to sedap.cif@dra.gov with the subject line: SEDAP NOFA. Include the contact’s name, applicant organization, and phone number in the body of your email.

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Topic areas: Public Policy and Governance, Workforce Development, 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

States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) is administered by Delta Regional Authority (DRA), listed via Delta Regional Authority.