MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that the third round of applications for Alabama’s Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grant program will open on July 1, 2025. A total of $23.2 million in funding will be made available to support site assessment and development efforts across the state.
The SEEDS program is a joint initiative of the Alabama Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA). It is designed to enhance Alabama’s inventory of industrial sites and improve the state’s ability to attract major economic development projects.
The first two rounds of SEEDS grants supported 56 sites across Alabama. These grants have been used to assist local governments and economic development organizations in advancing site readiness for industrial use.
The upcoming round will offer two types of grants: site assessment grants for evaluating new or underutilized properties, and site development grants for implementing improvements that enhance a site’s readiness for industrial development.
The EDPA will continue to manage the grant application process in coordination with the Department of Commerce, ensuring that investments align with state economic priorities.
