September 2023 Group Watch: AL Schools Can Apply for Portion $179M Capital Grant Fund
Public K-12 schools can now apply for up to $5 million from the state-funded Alabama K-12 Capital Grant Program administered by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth’s office. The fund was created by the legislature during the 2023 regular session and can be used to:
- Assist with capital projects that will enhance the educational environment of students;
- Pay for existing debt on previous capital projects;
- Assist with deferred maintenance on existing facilities;
- Assist with projects to increase school safety and security and for technology and equipment for schools or students.
The required matching grant can’t be more than 35 percent of the total project cost. To receive grant money, schools’ application has to be endorsed by their local state senator and house member.
