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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.
2 days ago
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
Rural, Infrastructure
SEEDS grant to fund 110-acre industrial site in rural Covington County
May 01, 2026
Rural, Innovation
Alabama’s outdoors is key to state’s economic growth – Innovate Alabama is a key partner
April 28, 2026
Rural, Manufacturing
SEEDS grant slated for new industrial site in rural northwest Alabama
April 23, 2026
Rural
Commerce announces two additions to lead the agency’s Rural Development Division
January 22, 2026
Rural, Manufacturing
Wire manufacturer plans $176 million expansion in Cleburne County
November 25, 2025
Rural, Manufacturing
Aquatic Leisure Technologies to Launch First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Opp
November 21, 2025
Rural, Forestry Products
Georgia-Pacific to invest $800 million in Alabama River Cellulose Mill
September 10, 2025
Rural
CFM plans $7 million facility in Heflin, bringing jobs and growth to Cleburne County
August 06, 2025
Rural, Enterprise
Growing Alabama allocations topping $25.9 million to drive statewide economic growth
July 28, 2025
Rural, Enterprise
$23 million in new SEEDS funding will accelerate site development across Alabama
June 24, 2025
Rural, Aerospace & Aviation
Tuskegee University revives flight training legacy with new aviation program
June 18, 2025
Rural, Enterprise
Governor Ivey signs ‘Powering Growth’ plan to energize future economic gains
May 14, 2025