Delta Regional Authority Community Infrastructure Fund
Amanda Allen
aallen@dra.gov
The Community Infrastructure Fund will provide funding for community-based and regional projects in the Delta Regional Authority service area that address basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, and flood control.
Program priorities:
- Supporting local and regional investments that are industry-driven and community centered.
- Promoting equity through data transparency
- Collaboration among states, economic development districts, institutions of higher education, the private sector, philanthropic organizations, and region residents
- Projects that have strong potential for community impact and sustainability, address immediate infrastructure needs, and contribute to the long-term economic resilience and prosperity of the Delta region
Projects within the program scope include:
- Roads, highways, and bridges
- Public transportation
- Dams, ports, harbors, and other maritime systems
- Intercity passenger and freight railroads
- Freight and intermodal facilities
- Airports
- Water systems including drinking water and wastewater systems
- Electrical transmission facilities and systems
- Utilities
- Broadband infrastructure
- Buildings and real property
Eligible applicants within the Delta Regional Authority service area include:
- Counties/parishes, cities, or other political subdivisions of a state, including a special purpose district of a state or local government engaged in economic or community development activities or a consortium of political subdivisions
- Public or private nonprofit organizations or associations
- Regional development organizations
- Economic development organizations
- Workforce investment boards
- Unions/labor organizations
- Community-based organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- Public Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education
- Minority-serving institutions
- Trade/technical schools
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Federally recognized tribes
Expected award range: $500,000 -
$2,000,000
Project period: 24 months
Links to additional guidance, application instructions, and the online application portal are available on the program website.
Applicants are encouraged contact their Local Development District prior to submitting an application.
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