Five industrial development projects across Alabama will receive more than $9.3 million in funding intended to prepare commercial properties for future manufacturing and business investment.
Governor Kay Ivey announced the awards October 30, 2026.
The funding will support industrial site preparation and public infrastructure improvements in Aliceville, Dothan, Guntersville, Pell City, and Walker County.
The projects are part of Alabama’s Growing Alabama Tax Credit program, which uses private contributions to support qualifying economic development activities.
Dothan Receives Largest Individual Award
The Industrial Development Board of the City of Dothan will receive $3.5 million for improvements at the Westgate Super Site.
The funding will support site preparation and public infrastructure intended to make the property more suitable for industrial development.
Dothan received the largest individual award in the October 30 announcement.
The state did not identify a specific company that has committed to occupying the property as a result of the latest funding.
The investment is intended to prepare the site for potential future business development.
Aliceville Industrial Park Receives $2.2 Million
The City of Aliceville Industrial Development Board will receive $2.2 million for site preparation and public infrastructure improvements at Aliceville Industrial Park.
The project is intended to improve the property’s readiness for industrial users.
Industrial site development can involve preparing land and improving infrastructure required for future facilities.
However, the October 30 announcement does not identify specific construction activities or a completion schedule for the Aliceville project.
Walker County Receives $2.1 Million
The Walker County Economic and Industrial Development Authority will receive $2.1 million for improvements at Heritage Industrial Park.
The funding will support site preparation and infrastructure improvements associated with the industrial property.
The announcement identifies Walker County as the recipient’s geographic area but does not specify a municipality for the project.
County-level coverage is therefore appropriate until additional location details are verified.
Additional Funding for Pell City and Guntersville
The Industrial Development Board of the City of Pell City will receive $1 million for improvements at Cogswell Industrial Park.
The Industrial Development Board of the City of Guntersville will receive $611,162 for work at Conners Island Business Park.
Both awards support industrial site readiness and related public infrastructure.
The state has not announced specific companies or employment commitments associated with these two awards.
How Growing Alabama Works
The Growing Alabama program uses private contributions to support approved economic development organizations and projects.
Qualifying donors receive state tax credits equal to the value of their approved contributions.
Eligible activities can include industrial site preparation, infrastructure improvements on publicly owned land, certain inland port and intermodal facility improvements, and agricultural center projects.
The October 30 announcement identifies awards to economic development organizations rather than direct grants to individual small businesses.
More than $29 million is available through the program during 2026.
State officials previously announced approximately $20 million in awards during May.
Projects Prepare Communities for Future Investment
Industrial properties often require infrastructure improvements before they can accommodate new manufacturing or distribution operations.
Preparing these sites can help communities respond when businesses consider expansion or relocation opportunities.
However, the latest awards do not establish that new companies have selected the properties or that specific jobs have been created.
Additional developments to monitor include project planning, construction schedules, future business commitments, and industrial recruitment activity.
For the five Alabama communities receiving funding, the awards represent new investments in infrastructure intended to support future commercial and industrial development.
