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Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund (ARDEF) Program
Alabama — state programSee programDeadline: 2026-07-29
Established by the Alabama Innovation Act (Legislative Act #2019-404), ARDEF provides grants to encourage new and continuing research and development activities within Alabama, with the purpose of increasing employment opportunities and expanding products and services available to Alabama citizens.
Program details
- Type
- grant
- Deadline
- 2026-07-29
- Eligibility
- Eligible research entities partnered with private sector applicants; private sector industry partner may be headquartered outside of Alabama; state funds cannot be used as match; match must equal fifty percent (50%) of the total project cost in the form of cash, grants, or contracts (not state funds)
- Status
- open
- Administrator
- Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
- More Info
- https://adeca.alabama.gov/ardef/
Source: Alabama — state program. Confirm current terms with the administering agency before applying.