April Updates from the Delta Regional Authority: New Funding and Leadership to Benefit Local Communities

The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced updates for April, including $49.2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Labor. This funding, part of the Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative, supports career training in the lower Mississippi Delta, Appalachian, and Northern Border regions. This is the sixth round of funding, in collaboration with the Delta Regional Authority, Appalachian Regional Commission, and the Northern Border Regional Commission. Applications are due by June 20, 2024.

Joshua McNemar has been appointed as the new Chief Administrative Officer of the DRA, starting April 8, 2024. With over seven years in administrative operations and governmental affairs, McNemar is expected to enhance the DRA's operations. Dr. Corey Wiggins, DRA Federal Co-Chairman, has expressed confidence in McNemar's capabilities.

To improve applicant success for the WORC funding, the DRA is organizing a technical assistance webinar on May 30, 2024. The webinar, led by Chamberlin/Dunn LLC, will share insights and experiences from previous WORC implementations to aid applicants in understanding and preparing for the funding process.

DRA staff also participated in community outreach and training in Houma, Louisiana. They attended a Community Meet and Greet and an LDD In-Person Training event, focusing on the DRA’s critical infrastructure program, highlighting the agency's commitment to community support.

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