Hold hearings 2. Establish and maintain a central office and field offices. Appoint an executive director. If no EDA district is in place, an organization with the structure, duties, and orientation of an economic development district will deliver Authority programs. Districts are to lead the Delta Regional Authority programs in multi-county areas.
Matches can be cash or in-kind services.
Districts in non-distressed counties can also receive administrative grants. Business development with emphasis on entrepreneurship. Job training or employment-related education, with emphasis on use of existing public educational institutions located in the region. The state member can then certify the project to the Authority. A majority vote of the Authority is required for final approval.