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.
Application Deadline
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. For Fiscal Year 2027, the maximum amount that could be requested was $80,000 per trade, per year. The grant program follows the state fiscal year, October 1 - September 30. All FY 2027 applications were due by July 1, 2026 and if approved went into effect October 1, 2026.
FY 2028 grant guidelines and deadlines will be released by the Spring of 2027.
Fiscal Year 2027 CICT Grant
Max Grant Award: $80,000
Application Dates: All FY 2027 applications were due by July 1, 2026. FY 2028 appplications, guidelines, and deadlines will be realeased in the Spring of 2027.
Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: State Fiscal Year: October 1 -September 30 of following year
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.
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 2027 CICT Task Grant
Max Grant Award: $15,000
Application Dates: All FY 2027 applications were due by July 1, 2026. FY 2028 appplications, guidelines, and deadlines will be realeased in the Spring of 2027.
Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: State Fiscal Year: October 1 - September 30 of the following year
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.
2027 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: All FY 2027 applications were due July 1, 2026. FY 2028 appplications, guidelines, and deadlines will be realeased in the Spring of 2027.
Training and Reimbursable Time Frame: State Fiscal Year: October 1 – September 30 of following year