The Alabama Innovation Act (AIA), formed by Legislative Act #2019-404, established the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund (ARDEF). The purpose of the ARDEF Program is to encourage new and continuing efforts to conduct research and development activities within the state for the purpose of increasing employment opportunities and products and services available to the citizens of Alabama.
Grant Application Information
Due to potential Coronavirus-related difficulties for applicants, the following adaptations have been made to ARDEF FOA submittals:
- Electronic submittals will be accepted. Applications may be emailed to mary.blackmon@adeca.alabama.gov.
- The Alabama Disclosure
Statement form will not be required with the applications. They may be
submitted upon notification of award
The Energy Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is seeking applications from Alabama Research Entities to conduct research and development activities within the state of Alabama.
Grant Application Guide
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Program Guide and Implementation
Program Guide
Invoice
Quarterly Report Template
Alabama Vendor Disclosure Statement
Certificate of Compliance with Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act
Signatory Form
ARDEF Grant Agreement Template
ARDEF Oversight Committee Reports
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Resources
Alabama Innovation Act
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
The current 2017 NAICS codes can be found at https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/. AIA defines approved activities based on the 2012 NAICS Codes. 2012 to 2017 code changes can be found 
here.
Contact
Phone: (334) 242-5290