The States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) Application Cycle opens March 1, 2018 and closes June 29, 2018.

South Central Planning and Development Commission (SCPDC) is the designated Local Development District (LDD) for our regional commission. As the LDD we provide technical assistance, application support, public outreach, and participation in DRA-sponsored programs and policy initiatives. SCPDC Parishes covered by the DRA include St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Charles, St. Mary, Lafourche, and Assumption.

Eligible applicants: state and local governments (state agencies, city and county/parish); public bodies; and non-profit entities. *For-profit entities can partner with an eligible applicant.

For more information on application guidelines, please visit: http://dra.gov/funding-programs/states-economic-development-assistance-program/sedap-application-guidelines/

Eligible applicants should contact SCPDC’s Planning and Economic Development Department staff as soon as possible at 985-851-2900, to discuss projects and assist with the application process.

CONTACT PERSONS:

Martha Cazaubon at martha@scpdc.org

Stephanie Bruning at stephanieb@scpdc.org

***SCPDC planning staff were successful in receiving over $800,000.00 of the $3.3 million state-wide DRA funds last year.***

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