Montgomery, Ala. (WDNews) – Alabama communities looking to attract new industry could get a major boost this year. Governor Kay Ivey has announced that $23.2 million in SEEDS grant funding will be available starting July 1.
The Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program helps local communities prepare industrial sites for high-impact development. Managed by the Alabama Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), SEEDS has already supported 56 sites statewide in its first two rounds.
“Alabama continues to be a leader in economic development,” Governor Ivey said. “The SEEDS program is a smart, strategic investment in our future.”
This third round of funding will offer grants for both site assessments and development work—ranging from evaluating new properties to making them ready for industry use.
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair added, “This next round of funding will allow us to build on that momentum and continue preparing Alabama’s communities for long-term growth.”
Applications will be accepted through the EDPA portal from July 1 to September 30. For assistance, contact Greg Blalock at [email protected] or call (205) 943-4750.
