Businesses
Government-funded
Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Provides free customized workforce training to new and expanding businesses in Alabama at no cost to the company. AIDT designs, develops, and delivers training programs — covering instructor salaries, materials, and facilities.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below for a rules-based self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Company must be new to Alabama or significantly expanding existing operations
2.Must create a minimum number of qualifying full-time jobs (varies by project)
3.Training curriculum developed collaboratively by AIDT and company
4.No matching funds required — 100% state-funded
5.Available across all sectors: manufacturing, logistics, healthcare
CAEATFA · California
Full state and local sales and use tax exemption (7.25–10%) on equipment purchases for California manufacturers of solar, wind, batteries, EVs, fuel cells, and green building materials. Reduces equipment procurement costs with board pre-approval.
Utah OEO · Utah
30% state income tax credit on new employee wages for businesses creating 5+ jobs in rural Utah Economic Opportunity Zones. Meaningful incentive to locate outside Salt Lake's urban corridor, with a 5-year credit period.
GOED · Nevada
Sales tax abatements (up to 2%), property tax abatements, and Modified Business Tax credits for clean energy manufacturers locating or expanding in Nevada. Targets solar, wind, battery storage, and EV-related product manufacturers creating 10+ jobs.