Community Development Block Grant

Each year the Governor sets aside a portion of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for economic development projects.

Eligible applicants may apply for ED grants to provide land, facilities and infrastructure such as water lines, sewer lines, rail spurs, docks, cranes, access roads, etc. to facilitate creation and/or retention of jobs by a new or existing business.

A grant range of $200,000 to $350,000 will apply. A local match of at least 20% is required. The proposed activities (manufacturers, warehouse or distribution centers) must be associated with the location of a new business or expansion of an existing business generally creating 15 or more jobs. At least 51% of the project beneficiaries must be persons of low and moderate income.

To be considered, a project must create new jobs or save jobs that are endangered. The company has to create at least 75 jobs within two years with the majority created for workers with low to moderate income.

This program can also provide loans to companies locating and expanding in Alabama.

During a typical year ADECA will fund 20-25 economic development projects through this fund.

Applications may be submitted anytime of the year.

For more information please contact:

Shabbir Olia
Community Services Division
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
P.O. Box 5690
Montgomery, Alabama 36120-5690
(334) 242-5468