DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) — Governor Ivey announced Friday that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved 21 grants totaling $15.7 million under the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program.
This is the third round of grants issued by SEEDS, which is a program meant to support large-scale projects that create job opportunities for Alabamians. Over the program’s three years, SEEDS and the required local match have invested $138 million across 77 sites statewide.
“SEEDS has proven to be a game-changer for Alabama’s economic development, helping communities across our state compete for the transformative projects that create jobs and build prosperity,” said Governor Ivey. “With 77 sites now approved for funding across three rounds, SEEDS continues to deliver on its promise. We’re already seeing major companies choose Alabama because we’ve invested in making our sites ready for development.”…