What We Do
The Alabama Construction Industry Craft Training Board (CICT) provides grant opportunities for craft training programs within the commercial construction industry. Our mission is to support training programs in building a qualified workforce to meet the growing demand for skilled craftsmen and commercial construction workers in Alabama.
To guarantee an October 1, 2025 (beginning of 2026 fiscal year) grant effective date, your 2026 application must be submitted by July 1, 2025. Email alyson@alcict.com for 2026 Guidelines and Application Links.
Training Program Grant Applications
Training proposed in the grant application should be tied to a specific skill or trade. The training format can be craft training, apprenticeship, or other effective training models. The maximum amount that can be requested is $100,000 per trade, per year. The grant program follows the state fiscal year, October 1 - September 30. All applications for the 2025 fiscal year must be submitted by June 15, 2025.
To guarantee an October 1, 2025 (beginning of 2026 fiscal year) grant effective date, your 2026 application must be submitted by July 1, 2025. Email alyson@alcict.com for 2026 Guidelines and Application Links.
Fiscal Year 2025 CICT Grant (email alyson@alcict for Fiscal Year 2026 applications)
Max Grant Award: $100,000
Application Dates: June 16, 2024 – June 15, 2025
Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: Grant Execution Date (earliest date of October 1, 2024) - Sep. 30, 2025
Apply For FY 2025Task Grants
The CICT Task Grant is for short term training tied to a specific construction task or skill. The maximum funding award is $15,000 per grant. To guarantee an October 1, 2025 (beginning of 2026 fiscal year) grant effective date, your 2026 application must be submitted by July 1, 2025. Email alyson@alcict.com for 2026 Guidelines and Application Links.
Task Grants
The CICT Task Grant is for short term training tied to a specific construction task or skill. The maximum funding award is $15,000 per grant. To guarantee an October 1, 2025 (beginning of 2026 fiscal year) grant effective date, your 2026 application must be submitted by July 1, 2025. Email alyson@alcict.com for 2026 Guidelines and Application Links.
FY 2025 CICT Task Grant (email alyson@alcict.com for FY 2026 application links)
Max Grant Award: $15,000
Application Dates: June 16, 2024 - June 15, 2025
Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: Grant Execution Date (earliest date of October 1, 2024) - Sep. 30, 2025
Apply for FY 2025
Career Tech Construction Grant
The CICT Board has allocated funds for a new grant type for K-12 education entities recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education. Each commercial construction training program, per school, may apply for up to $20,000 with a limit of no more than five programs per school. These funds may be accessed prior to training program purchases. Funds may be used to purchase small tools, curriculum materials, and consumables.
To guarantee an October 1, 2025 (beginning of 2026 fiscal year) grant effective date, your 2026 application must be submitted by July 1, 2025. Email alyson@alcict.com for 2026 Guidelines and Application Links.
2025 Career Tech Construction Grant Guidelines (email alyson@alcict.com for FY 2026 Guidelines and Application Links)
Receiving this grant will render the grantee ineligible from receiving any other types of CICT grants in the same grant fiscal year.
Max Grant Award: $20,000
Application Dates: June 16, 2024 – June 15, 2025
Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: Grant Execution Date (earliest date of October 1, 2024) – Sep. 30, 2025