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Alabama isn’t just another state. It’s an economic hub, driving the world forward. And not just our state, but our rural areas, too. Rural Alabama is bringing in new investment, creating thousands of new jobs and initiating countless high-impact growth projects. Here down South, we just can’t stop winning.
44
Rural Counties
42.3%
Alabamians in Rural Areas
$7B
New Capital Investment (2020-2024)
8,800+
New Jobs Created (2020-2024)
Rural Sectors
Targeted and Jumpstart Counties Map
Alabama’s primary incentives platform can provide projects with a tax credit for qualified capital investment expenses and an annual cash rebate for payroll expenses for job creation. Enhanced incentives are possible for projects in ‘Targeted’ counties.
Latest Rural News
Rural, Infrastructure
Portal now open for SEEDS Round 4 applications
MONTGOMERY, Alabama — Applications for Round 4 of the state’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant program are now open, giving communities around the state access to support in assessing and developing new industrial spaces.
Yesterday
Rural, Manufacturing
Governor Ivey announces more than $20 million in Growing Alabama funding for 10 sites
May 05, 2026
Rural, Manufacturing
Southern Classic Food to invest an additional $14.2 million at Pike County facility
May 01, 2026
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