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.

Grant Guidelines
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Entities Eligible to Apply for Funds Include
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Alabama business "for profit"
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Alabama business “not-for-profit”
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2-year accredited postsecondary institution recognized by the Alabama Community College System
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4-year accredited higher education institution recognized by SACS
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Trade unions
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K-12 education entity recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education

Fiscal Year 2026 Application Deadlines

2025 applications are due June 15, 2025. Email Elani Wallace (elani.wallace@acri.alabama.gov) for the link to the 2025 applications.
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Training Program Grant Applications

This is a reimbursable grant. 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. Refer to the Grant Application Due Dates and Effective Dates for application deadlines.

Grant Guidelines

Fiscal Year 2026 CICT Grant

Max Grant Award: $100,000

Application Dates: Refer to Due Dates/Effective Dates Chart

Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: Grant Effective Date (earliest date of October 1, 2025) - Sep. 30, 2026

Apply For FY 2026
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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.

FY 2026 CICT Task Grant

Max Grant Award: $15,000

Application Dates: You may apply anytime between June 16, 2025 - June 15, 2026

Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: Grant Execution Date (earliest date of October 1, 2025) - Sep. 30, 2026

Apply for FY 2026
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Career Tech Construction Grant

This grant is ONLY for career tech programs at 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, equipment, and consumables.

2026 Career Tech Construction Grant Guidelines

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: Refer to Grant Application Due Dates/Effective Dates Chart

Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: Grant Effective Date (earliest date of October 1, 2025) – Sep. 30, 2026