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The Growing Alabama Program is a tax credit incentive grant from the State of Alabama that encourages private investment in qualifying economic development organizations across Alabama municipalities and counties. Administered by the Alabama Department of Revenue, the program allows donors to receive tax credits for contributions that support rural and urban economic growth, workforce development, and business attraction.
Eligible applicants are Alabama municipalities and counties working through approved economic development organizations. Grant amounts vary by project size and are tied to the level of qualifying private contributions received. Application deadlines vary by project type and approving agency.
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Growing Alabama Credit - Alabama Department of Revenue Office of the Commissioner Rural Hospital Investment Tax Credit Innovating Alabama Tax Credit Procedures for Eligible Donors Railroad Modernization Act Credit Claiming Procedures Railroad Modernization Act Childcare Facility Tax Credit Procedures for Claiming a Facility Credit Sections 40-18-417 through Section 40-18-417.
7 , Code of Alabama 1975 Act 2021-2 provides a tax credit to eligible taxpayers who make contributions to Economic Development Organizations (EDO) for approved qualifying projects. Taxpayers donating to an EDO for approved projects receive a Growing Alabama Credit equal to their donation. The Alabama Department of Commerce is the administering agency for the Growing Alabama Credit.
All inquiries regarding eligibility and qualifications for prospective projects should be addressed to incentives@commerce. alabama. gov or 334-242-0400.
Additional Information on the Credit Provisions of the Growing Alabama Credit include: The credit is equal to 100 percent of the donating taxpayer’s contribution (up to the reserved amount) to the EDO during the tax year for which the credit is claimed and may offset up to 50 percent of the donor’s tax liability. Financial institutions may use the credit to offset 50 percent of their state portion of the excise tax liability.
The credit can be used to offset individual and corporate income taxes, the state portion of the financial institution excise tax, insurance premium tax, and state utility license tax. The credit may pass through to owners of a pass-through entity. The credit is only available to donating taxpayers and cannot be transferred or assigned but may be carried forward for five years.
The Growing Alabama Credit may not be claimed for any contribution for which a separate itemized deduction is claimed. Additional provisions include: Reservations to qualifying EDO projects are allowed only when an available project has been approved by the Alabama Renewal Commission, the Growing Alabama Funding Agreement has been executed, and the online project reservation has been opened by ALDOR.
A donating taxpayer must reserve the Growing Alabama Credit online using My Alabama Taxes. Donors have 30 days from the date the online reservation for the project is opened in My Alabama Taxes to reserve the Growing Alabama Credit. Reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations will not be accepted once the 30-day reservation period has ended.
The credit reservation grants the donor 21 calendar days from the date of online reservation to make the cash contribution to the EDO. Within 60 days after the project has been opened in My Alabama Taxes, the EDO must confirm that the donation has been received, the project has been funded, and the project will be undertaken by the EDO before the donor is entitled to the reserved credit.
Instructions on Reserving a Growing Alabama Credit Department of Commerce Rules: Growing Alabama Credit
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe the qualifying project. If the Growing Alabama project is part of a larger project, describe the complete project and identify what portion is requested to be funded through Growing Alabama. Site improvement and public infrastructure projects should include the estimated number of jobs, wages and capital investment associated with the project.
Provide a narrative describing why the EDO's project should be funded through the Growing Alabama program.
In addition to the Growing Alabama funding request, identify the amount and source of other funds requested and/or received to undertake the project.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipalities and counties in Alabama. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by project Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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School Safety Supplemental Appropriation (Act 2025-268) (Alabama) is sponsored by State of Alabama. Provides immediate financial support for the enhancement of school facility security across Alabama. Funds are automatically disbursed to LEAs on a per-pupil basis and are restricted to non-personnel safety expenditures, including mobile emergency rapid response systems, surveillance upgrades, and software security applications.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
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