2025 Annual Report
February 10, 2026
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Highlights from 2025 and our work to advance progressive policy in the South
SEAP RESEARCH
SEAP conducts and supports innovative policy research. The research below includes SEAP-sponsored reports as well as research, communications toolkits, and fact sheets that seek to broaden economic power. Please explore our research and findings and feel free to contact us [email protected] if you have any questions!
Policy Entrepreneurs Program FAQs
January 28, 2026
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What to know about the program and the application process
Introducing Pro Bono Help for Southeast Disaster Recovery Grants
July 28, 2025
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Free grant writing & strategy support for Southern organizations seeking disaster recovery funds
Arkansas Black Mayors Association Awarded $250,000 Urban Forestry Grant
May 9, 2025
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This competitive grant awarded by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and the USDA Forest Service will help to plant 1,200 trees across the state of Arkansas
New SEAP, NCoC Report Highlights Regional Climate Action Planning Achievements in American South
October 21, 2024
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Southern cities, including Richmond, VA, Charlotte, NC, Louisville, KY and Sarasota, FL identified as examples of participatory climate planning excellence.
SEAP Brings “Our Dollars, Our Dreams” Campaign to Arkansas to Discuss Federal Funding Opportunities
August 13, 2024
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The “Our Dollars, Our Dreams” campaign – an effort to help Southern states attract billions of dollars in federal funding for projects that boost the economy – is coming to Arkansas
SEAP Joins Forces with Arkansas Black Mayors Association to Empower Local Communities with Federal Funding Opportunities
March 14, 2024
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This partnership is poised to drive significant advancements for Arkansas’ towns and cities, paving the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future.
SEAP’s Spanish-Langauge Medicaid Unwinding Teletown Halls Draw Nearly 40,000 Participants in North Carolina, Georgia and Florida
March 12, 2024
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Nearly 40,000 residents actively engaged with SEAP and its partners, showcasing the community’s significant anxiety and urgent information needs regarding changes to Medicaid eligibility post-pandemic.
SEAP Launches “Our Dollars, Our Dreams” Campaign to Empower Southern Communities
February 5, 2024
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ATLANTA – The Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) announces the launch of its federal funding-focused initiative, Our Dollars, Our Dreams. SEAP designed this campaign to
SEAP, New Disabled South Share Success Stories of ARP Funds Impacting Disability Community
April 27, 2023
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Today, the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) and New Disabled South released their American Rescue Plan (ARP) in Action for the Disability Community success stories. This new resource highlights how local leaders are allocating ARP funds to create fair and inclusive communities across the South.