The Industrial Access Program by the Alabama Department of Commerce funds public infrastructure projects to support new or expanding industrial and research-related sites in Alabama.
Funder: Alabama Department of Commerce
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Award sizes vary based on project needs; funds support public access infrastructure for eligible industrial projects.
Summary: Supports public access infrastructure for new industrial projects in Alabama to promote investment and job creation.
Key Information: Retail projects are not eligible; access must be on public right-of-way and meet state standards.
The Industrial Access Program, administered by the Alabama Department of Commerce, provides targeted funding for public access infrastructure to support eligible industrial projects across Alabama. The goal is to facilitate new investment and job creation by ensuring adequate public access to industrial sites. Projects must focus on industrial or similar activities (not retail), and all improvements must be constructed on public rights-of-way and comply with rigorous state design and construction standards. The program is part of Alabama’s broader strategy to foster economic growth and expand industrial capabilities.