Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $1.5 Million Awarded to Delta Regional Authority

February 2, 2018

Congressman Bennie Thompson Announces $1.5 Million Awarded to Delta Regional Authority

Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced The United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development/ Delta Health Care Services Grant Program has awarded a grant in the amount of $1.5 Million to Delta Regional Authority.

The Rural Development funds will be provided through the Rural Community Advancement Program (RCAP) and earmarked for use by Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to provide assistance to businesses and residents located in the Lower Mississippi Delta designated counties in eight states. The proposed project is for comprehensive regional economic development planning in rural areas, leadership planning and to fund projects eligible under the Rural Business Development Grant and Community Facility Grant programs.

For additional information contact Ms. Amanda Allen at 662-624-8600.

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