# Alabama Funds Industrial Site Improvements

In October 2026, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced five Growing Alabama awards totaling approximately $9.41 million for site preparation and public infrastructure at industrial parks in Aliceville, Dothan, Guntersville, Pell City, and Walker County. The awards support project readiness and are not open solicitations; any resulting design, site-work, or infrastructure contracts would be procured downstream by the recipient boards or authority. The program has more than $29 million available in calendar year 2026, with over 35% of this year's funding directed to targeted rural counties.

- Contractors in site development, civil engineering, utilities, and construction can use the five funded locations to identify likely downstream project needs, but should approach the recipient boards and authority for procurement details rather than treating the state awards as bid opportunities.
- The announced funding includes $3.5 million for Dothan's Westgate Super Site, $2.2 million for Aliceville Industrial Park, and a combined $3,711,162 for sites in Guntersville, Pell City, and Walker County.
- Companies seeking program information can contact Alabama Department of Commerce at 334-242-0473 or Shelley Shores at shelley.shores@commerce.alabama.gov.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Alabama Department of Commerce
- Office of the Governor of Alabama
- City of Aliceville Industrial Development Board
- Industrial Development Board of the City of Dothan
- Walker County Economic and Industrial Development Authority

### Key Quotes
> Through the Growing Alabama program, we are making strategic investments in industrial sites across our state so communities are better prepared to compete for new industries and future expansions.
> — Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama

> When we invest in site readiness today, we’re laying the groundwork for tomorrow’s jobs and economic growth.
> — Ellen McNair, Alabama Commerce Secretary

### Sources
- [Governor Ivey Announces $9.3 Million in Growing Alabama Funding to Improve Industrial Sites Across State -](https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2026/10/governor-ivey-announces-9-3-million-in-growing-alabama-funding-to-improve-industrial-sites-across-state/) - AL