The DDEG is a grant which started in FY 2016/17 after consolidating:

The equalization grant;

Local Government Management Service Delivery Program (LGMSDP);

Peace Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP);

Luweero-Rwenzori Development Program (LRDP); and

Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development (USMID)

 The grant is being managed by the Ministry of Local Government which is  a lead agency for implementation of Regional Development Programme under NDP3.

 The DDEG is the only grant for LGs that :

Is not earmarked to a particular programme; and

Provides non-earmarked fiscal resources to the LGs to allow them to plan and prioritize their local needs.