Project Grant 04ALA005

The Alabama Department of Commerce received a $434,291 Project Grant award from the Delta Regional Authority (CFDA 90.201 - Delta Area Economic Development) on October 1, 2023. This two-year grant will fund the Macan County Workforce Development Initiative (MCDWI) focused on enhancing workforce capabilities, supporting business growth, and fostering economic development in the state. Key services to be provided include short-term occupational training, industry-driven work readiness and...

The City of Birmingham, Alabama will receive $21,529,962 under a Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program to establish the Birmingham Region Health Partnership. This Partnership will build a skilled healthcare and digital health workforce through training programs focused on marginalized communities and people of color. In partnership with leading healthcare employers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama...

The City of Birmingham, Alabama will receive $10.76 million under a Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration's Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The Birmingham Region Health Partnership will utilize the funding to establish a pipeline of skilled healthcare and digital health workers through workforce training initiatives focused on marginalized communities and people of color. In partnership with leading healthcare employers in the region...

Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement valued at $143,786.06 to the Alabama Department of Workforce (doing business as Workers Compensation) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Compensation and Working Conditions program (CFDA 17.005). Under this agreement, Alabama will provide occupational safety and health statistics services, including the collection, analysis, and publication of employee...

The Alabama Department of Commerce received a $250,000 Project Grant award under the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) State Trade Expansion Program (CFDA 59.061) for FY 2023. The 2-year grant, which runs from September 30, 2023 to September 29, 2025, will fund initiatives to increase the number of small businesses in Alabama engaged in exporting and expand export sales for current small business exporters. Key activities include export training, trade missions, international...

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) was awarded a $1 million Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under the Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) program. The EAA program provides technical, planning, and infrastructure assistance to address adverse economic changes. With this November 1, 2021 award, ADECA will use the funding to develop a comprehensive statewide plan through May 1, 2024 to strengthen Alabama's...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) awarded the Alabama Department of Workforce a Cooperative Agreement totaling $1,392,791.15, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Labor Force Statistics program (CFDA 17.002). Under this agreement, the Alabama Department of Workforce will provide statistical data to the BLS for four core labor statistics programs: Current Employment Statistics (CES), Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Occupational Employment and Wage...

The Alabama Technology Network (ATN) was awarded a $400,000 cooperative agreement from the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. The two-year award will support ATN's efforts to expand its capabilities to provide national supply chain optimization services and establish a supply chain intelligence network. Specifically, ATN will dedicate staff to supplier scouting services and assist small and medium-sized...

The Small Business Administration Office of International Trade awarded the Alabama Department of Commerce a $200,000 Project Grant under the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) for the period of September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2024. The STEP grant program aims to increase the number of small businesses exporting and the value of exports for small businesses through grants to state governments. Under this award, the Alabama Department of Commerce will provide services and support to...

Summary of Federal Cooperative Agreement Award The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Alabama Department of Transportation Office Engineer Division a Cooperative Agreement totaling $501,015.81 under the State Planning and Research program (CFDA 20.258) for Statewide Planning and Research (SPR) FY-2026 Part 1. The award, effective September 2, 2025, with completion by December 31, 2026, funds planning and research activities that support Alabama's comprehensive transportation...