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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.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipalities and counties in Alabama. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Growing Alabama Program is funded by State of 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.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
The solicitation lists 9 required documents: Project Notification (per Code of Alabama § 41-29-3(a)(2)(f)), Conflict of Interest Policy, Project Site Deed, Project Site Maps and/or profiles with renderings, Third-party Contractor Quotes, and Past Marketing Efforts (for Industrial Sites offered to businesses), among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.