Louisiana, South Carolina and Tennessee Residents Weigh in on Federal Funding
The poverty rate in Louisiana, South Carolina and Tennessee all exceed 14%, with Louisiana having the highest rate at nearly 20%. Helping to change this
The Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) conducts and supports innovative policy research. The research below includes SEAP-sponsored reports as well as research, communications toolkits, and fact sheets from other organizations that seek to broaden economic power.
The poverty rate in Louisiana, South Carolina and Tennessee all exceed 14%, with Louisiana having the highest rate at nearly 20%. Helping to change this
Allison Bridges The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) fund numerous programs specifically for communities facing disproportionate health, environmental, and economic
Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Resources and Recommendations Federal funds have flowed to every community in the nation through the American Rescue Plan, and more
Leila Pedersen Gathering insight from more than 50 stakeholders, SEAP released its report, Engagement & Equity First: Opportunities and Challenges for Federal Funding Implementation, which
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), formally named the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, made historic levels of funding available for investments in transportation, climate mitigation
Since the Southern Economic Advancement Project launched in 2019, our team has helped cultivate change and build networks in the South to broaden economic power. We are asking for your support to strengthen our efforts as we fight for an equitable pandemic recovery and economic future across the region.