Lieutenant Governor Ainsworth is pleased to facilitate the K-12 Capital Grant Program created during the 2023 Regular Legislative Session (Act 2023-389). These competitive grants are for local schools to assist with capital projects, deferred maintenance, or technology needs.  

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Must be in one of the following school systems serving students K through 12

• City School System
• County School System
• The Alabama School of Math and Science
• The Alabama School of Fine Arts
• The Alabama School for Cyber Technology and Engineering
• The Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind
• Department of Youth Services
• Charter School

2. Grant requests must include one of the following categories

• Total cost of capital projects that will enhance the educational environment of students,
• including the construction, reconstruction, or renovation of permanent buildings containing
• classrooms, offices, libraries, laboratories, teaching facilities, training facilities, cafeterias,
• alternative schools, physical education facilities including athletic facilities, facilities for the
• performing arts and arts education, together with the tangible personal property that
• becomes a part of such facilities
• Assist with payment of existing debt service related to capital projects
• Total cost of necessary deferred maintenance for existing facilities
• Total cost of projects that will improve school security and safety
• Technology and equipment to expand educational opportunities

Please direct any questions to capitalgrants@ltgov.alabama.gov to ensure you are provided with the correct information. Our office will also use any inquiries to curate a frequently asked questions page.

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