Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces more than $900K in funding allocated to Opelika Development Authority

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WRBL) — In a speech addressed to the Economic Development Association of Alabama on Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that more than $25.9 million in funding will be allocated across 15 communities in Alabama, including Opelika.

Ivey says the funds are in support of economic development projects across the state, reinforcing commitments to long-term job creation and site readiness.

The Opelika Industrial Development Authority was granted $921,310 as a part of the ‘Growing Alabama’ program.

“Growing Alabama is one of the most effective tools we have to strengthen our economic foundation and prepare communities — both large and small — for future growth,” said Ivey. “These investments are paving the way for high-quality jobs, business expansion and long-term prosperity across every corner of our state.”

The funds were designated by the Renewal of Alabama Commission as part of the 2025 “Growing Alabama” program.

Officials say that over 27% of this year’s funding allocations were to rural areas, which are a key focus of the state.

The projects include various site developments and public infrastructure improvements designed to strengthen industrial parks and strategic assets statewide.

Here is a list of the 2025 Growing Alabama awards:

• Opelika Industrial Development Authority – $921,310: Opelika Innovation & Technology Park
• City of Prattville – $4.9 million: Prattville South Industrial Park
• Alabama State Port Authority – $3.55 million: Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility
• Dothan Industrial Development Board – $3.26 million: Houston County Distribution Park
• Mobile Airport Authority – $2.5 million: Brookley Expansion Site
• Cleburne County Commission – $2 million: MC3 Property
• Lake Martin Industrial Development Authority – $2 million: industrial site improvements
• Calhoun County Economic Development Council – $2 million: industrial site development
• City of Hamilton – $1.47 million: Hamilton I-22 Industrial Park
• Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority – $1.26 million: Craig Field Industrial Park
• Jasper Industrial Development Board – $949,150: Jasper Industrial Park
• City of Cullman – $750,000: Frank Research and Technology Park
• South Dallas Industrial Development Authority – $186,025: South Dallas Industrial Park
• City of Ozark – $150,000: Ozark Airport Industrial Site
• Ozark-Dale County Economic Development Corporation – $24,856: Ozark Industrial Park