Governor Kay Ivey Awards $8.1 Million in Grants for Alabama Research Projects
On November 7, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey announced the allocation of $8.1 million in grants to support 20 research and development projects across five institutions in Alabama. These grants, distributed through the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund, aim to foster innovation, address industrial challenges, and generate employment opportunities within the state. The funding targets diverse fields including biotechnology, critical mineral recovery, and artificial intelligence. The largest single award, totaling $1.5 million, was granted to the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Other recipients include the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, which received $798,233 for plant production research, and the University of Alabama, which secured $506,840 for critical mineral recovery from coal ash. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is responsible for administering this grant program, which was established by the Alabama Legislature in 2019 through the Alabama Innovation A...
