The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced the timeline for the 2013 Federal Grant Program. Applications are due to the local Planning and Development District offices by 5 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013. The White River Planning and Development District coordinates the DRA funding for the following counties: Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Sharp, Stone, Van Buren, White and Woodruff. The DRA has established the following federal priority criteria for funding: Innovation and Small Business (Job creation/retention) Regional Approach (projects with benefit to more than one area) Multiple Funding Partners Emergency Funding Need (Addresses health or safety issue) Job creation is also a key factor in funding. Arkansas expects to receive approximately $1.3 million in DRA funding in 2013. Local/state government offices, libraries, multi-purpose buildings and public education buildings are not eligible for assistance. More information can be obtained from the DRA website, www.dra.gov , or by contacting Mitzi Hargan or Jan Smith with White River Planning and Development District, phone 870.793.5233