Delta Regional Authority

Applications Now Open for 2027 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy

DRA’s capacity-building programs help communities develop strategic plans and increase internal support that lead to economic outcomes that benefit local stakeholders and the region as a whole. LDD Community Support Pilot Program Strategic Planning Program

October 30-November 1, 2023, New Orleans, Louisiana Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will hold Annual Delta Summit at the JW Marriott in New Orleans, Louisiana, from October 30-November 1, 2023. The 2023 Delta Summit, themed Navigating the Currents of Opportunity will bring together community leaders from across the eight-state DRA region. Participants will have the opportunity to […]

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Delta Region Secures $33.6 Million in Funding Through DOL’s $81 Million WORC Investment

The Intracoastal Waterway Economic Assessment is a study produced for DRA by the South Alabama Center for Business Analytics, Real Estate and Economic Development, with support and guidance from DRA. The assessment provides an evaluation of the importance of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway within the Alabama Black Belt region. The assessment offers key insights into […]

DRA Newsletter - January 2023

By reconfiguring, reprioritizing, and augmenting existing DRA capabilities, DRA will be able to evolve toward an always verify zero trust architecture (ZTA). By strengthening its technology infrastructure, DRA aims to be able to secure and defend DRA information, systems, and critical infrastructure against malicious cyber activity, including DRA information on the non-DRA-owned environments. The ability […]

Applications Now Open for 2026 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy

Applications Open for DRA’s 2025 Strategic Planning Program

DRA and EDA Invest $6 Million into Delta Region Thanks to Partnership Program

Delta Regional Authority and U.S. Department of Defense to Deliver Medical Mission in Southwest Alabama June 3-12

DRA Board of Governors DRA collaborates with all governors within its eight-state service area to fulfill its purpose and mission. Each governor has appointed a designee to the DRA and has the authority to appoint an alternate designee if desired. Governor Andy Beshear Kentucky Governor, States' Co-Chairman Phone (Office) Address Information Alabama Arkansas Illinois Kentucky […]

Dr. Corey Wiggins was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden on December 15, 2021, to serve as the fourth Federal Co-Chairman of the Delta Reginal Authority; and confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate on March 11, 2022. A native of Hazlehurst, Mississippi, Chairman Wiggins brings a diverse set of career experiences that include working in […]

The Delta and Alabama Black Belt The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) was established in 2000 as a formal framework for joint federal-state collaboration to promote and encourage the economic development of the lower Mississippi River region and Alabama Black Belt regions. These states are Alabama Arkansas Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Tennessee DRA collaborates with […]

An accountable government is essential. The Delta Regional Authority strives to be transparent to our appropriators and the American people through the publication of budget justification documents and investment reports. DRA operations are subject to an annual external audit to provide oversight of investments and operational and programmatic expenditures. Budget Justification and Annual Year in […]

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Creating Jobs. Building Communities. Improving Lives. DRA envisions its eight-state region as a place where people and businesses have access to economic opportunities in vibrant, sustainable and resilient communities. DRA’s mission is to realize that vision through the practical application of innovative ideas and strategies that will foster inclusive communities; strengthen regional collaboration and productive […]

ALABAMA – ARKANSAS – ILLINOIS – KENTUCKY – LOUISIANA – MISSISSIPPI – MISSOURI – TENNESSEE Delta Regional Authority is pleased to share its 25th Anniversary Commemorative Report Celebrating 25 years of impact, partnership and progress across the Delta region. Read the Full Report Delta Regional Authority is pleased to share its 25th Anniversary Commemorative Report […]