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Governor Ivey Announces $9.3 Million in Growing Alabama Funding to Improve Industrial Sites Across Alabama

MONTGOMERY, AL – October 30, 2026 – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced that five industrial sites across Alabama will soon be improved to better attract quality jobs thanks to more than $9.3 million in new funding under the Growing Alabama Tax Credit program.

The awards use private dollars to improve publicly owned sites for economic development. Donors receive a tax credit equal to the value of their contributions to approved economic development organizations.

Latest Growing Alabama Awardees – $9.3 Million

1. Dothan – Westgate Super Site – $3.5 Million (Largest)
   • Awardee: Industrial Development Board of the City of Dothan
   • Work: Site work and public infrastructure
2. Aliceville – Aliceville Industrial Park – $2.2 Million
   • Awardee: City of Aliceville Industrial Development Board
3. Walker County – Heritage Industrial Park – $2.1 Million
   • Awardee: Walker County Economic and Industrial Development Authority
4. Pell City – Cogswell Industrial Park – $1 Million
   • Awardee: Industrial Development Board of the City of Pell City
5. Guntersville – Conners Island Business Park – $611,162
   • Awardee: Industrial Development Board of the City of Guntersville

Total of $9,311,162 in this round.

What is Growing Alabama Program?

• Promotes economic development by funding industrial site readiness – a key factor for companies considering Alabama for new facility or expansion
• Eligible projects: Site preparation, infrastructure improvements on public land for industrial use, capital improvements at inland ports and intermodal facilities, agricultural center construction and maintenance
• $29+ Million available in calendar year 2026
• Governor Ivey already announced ∼$20 Million in May 2026
• Over 35% of funding in 2026 awarded to Targeted Counties in rural Alabama – Focus on rural development

“Through the Growing Alabama program, we are making strategic investments in industrial sites across our state so communities are better prepared to compete for new industries and future expansions,” said Governor Ivey. “Alabama is continuing to build on its reputation as a place where businesses can grow, invest and create good-paying jobs.”

“These improvements will help position Aliceville, Dothan, Guntersville, Pell City and Walker County to attract new opportunities, strengthen local economies and create a brighter future for Alabama families,” said Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair.

For information about the Growing Alabama program, contact Shelley Shores, Incentives and Compliance Manager at Alabama Department of Commerce, at 334-242-0473 or shelley.shores@commerce.alabama.gov.