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Craft Training Grants is sponsored by Alabama Craft Training Board (in partnership with Go Build Alabama). The Alabama CICT Board provides grant opportunities for craft training programs within the commercial construction industry to support building a qualified workforce to meet the growing demand for skilled craftspeople and commercial construction workers in Alabama.
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Alabama Construction Industry Craft Training 2026 Application Deadlines The Alabama Construction Industry Craft Training Board (CICT) provides grant opportunities for craft training programs within the commercial construction industry. Our mission is to support training programs in building a qualified workforce to meet the growing demand for skilled craftsmen and commercial construction workers in Alabama.
Entities Eligible to Apply for Funds Include Alabama business "for profit" Alabama business “not-for-profit” 2-year accredited postsecondary institution recognized by the Alabama Community College System 4-year accredited higher education institution recognized by SACS K-12 education entity recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Application Deadline All applications for fiscal year 2027 are due by July 1, 2026.
Approved grants will take effect on October 1, 2026. Training Program Grant Applications This is a reimbursable grant. Training proposed in the grant application should be tied to a specific skill or trade.
The training format can be craft training, apprenticeship, or other effective training models. The maximum amount that can be requested is $80,000 per trade, per year. The grant program follows the state fiscal year, October 1 - September 30.
All applications are due July 1, 2026 and if approved will go into effect October 1, 2026. Fiscal Year 2027 CICT Grant Application Dates: All applications are due by July 1, 2026 Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: October 1, 2026 -September 30, 2027 The CICT Task Grant is for short term training tied to a specific construction task or skill. The maximum funding award is $15,000 per grant.
The CICT Task Grant is for short term training tied to a specific construction task or skill. The maximum funding award is $15,000 per grant. Application Dates: All applications are due by July 1, 2026 Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027 Career Tech Construction Grant This grant is ONLY for career tech programs at K-12 education entities recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education.
Each commercial construction training program, per school, may apply for up to $20,000 with a limit of no more than five programs per school. These funds may be accessed prior to training program purchases. Funds may be used to purchase small tools, curriculum materials, equipment, and consumables.
2027 Career Tech Construction Grant Guidelines Receiving this grant will render the grantee ineligible from receiving any other types of CICT grants in the same grant fiscal year. Application Dates: All applications are due July 1, 2026.
Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 2027 Career Tech Grant Guidelines For more information or technical assistance, contact: Elani Wallace, Program Manager 205-947-1320 elani. wallace@acri. alabama.
gov Alyson Ogles, Assistant Director 205-947-1290 alyson. ogles@acri. alabama.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Alabama community colleges and apprenticeship programs that offer workforce training and development in the commercial construction industry. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Craft Training Grants is funded by Alabama Craft Training Board (in partnership with Go Build Alabama). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alabama. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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