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Delta Regional Authority

Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP) – 2026

Closed for this year

Key facts

Deadline
Next round: about Mar 17 – May 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
Award size
$50K – $300K
Match ?
Required: you cover 10% of the total project · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
City or town government, County government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3)
Where
Benton County, Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County, Decatur County, Dyer County, Fayette County, Gibson County, Hardeman County, Hardin County, Haywood County, Henderson County, Henry County, Lake County, Lauderdale County, Madison County, McNairy County, Obion County, Shelby County, Tipton County, Weakley County

Closed for this year

Last round: Mar 17 – May 15, 2026, as the funder posted it.

Next round: about Mar 17 – May 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder. The funder hasn't announced it. GrantMe estimated it from last year's dates.

Use the time now: get ready, read last year's guidelines on the funder's page, and save this grant to put the dates in your calendar.

Your share in dollars

For a $300,000 grant you'd put in about $33,333 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $333,333.

Based on the funder's stated 10% applicant share. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.

Before you apply: Tennessee state agencies usually require you to be registered as a supplier in the state's Edison system before they can pay a grant. Ask the program contact, and register early. Get-ready checklist

How this fits you

  • Local program: Benton County, Carroll County, Chester County, Crockett County and 17 more counties
  • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.

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About this grant

DRA grants for workforce training and education projects that recruit, train and keep local workers in the Delta region, including West Tennessee.

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