FY2027 State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program
FY2027 State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program supports communities through infrastructure and economic development projects to reduce poverty, unemployment, and outmigration.
Funder: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Due Dates: December 14, 2026 (Pre-application) | February 22, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$1,000,000 per award for 24 months; $17.5 million available
Summary: Supports community-driven construction and non-construction projects advancing economic development, infrastructure, and resilience in six southeastern states.
Key Information: A pre-application and contact with the affected State Program Manager are required; full applications are invitation-only.
Description
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) runs the competitive State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) Grant Program, with Alabama coordination through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. FY2027 funding supports projects in eligible parts of Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia that reduce the effects of poverty, unemployment, and outmigration.
The program funds construction and non-construction work across six priorities: critical infrastructure, health and support services, workforce capacity, entrepreneurship and business development, affordable housing access, and environmental conservation and access. Examples include water and wastewater systems, broadband, transportation, mental health services, employer-linked training, business incubators, housing assistance programs, and outdoor recreation infrastructure. Projects must align with SCRC’s strategic goals and the relevant state economic development plans and priorities.
