Innovate Alabama | Birmingham Business Alliance Match for Impact Grant
Application Deadline: November 13
Are you a small business owner in the Greater Birmingham Region looking for scalable opportunities for 2027 and beyond? The Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), in partnership with Innovate Alabama, is here to connect you with the resources and relationships that drive growth. The BBA will award a minimum of $30,000 in services to a select number of businesses through a qualified Service Provider to accelerate and execute the company’s growth plan.
The BBA’s Small Business team will work directly with each awardee to identify the right partners and strategies to achieve measurable results. The selection process is competitive and open to small businesses across the seven-county Greater Birmingham Region.
Applicant Requirements:
- Under $10 million in annual revenue
- Under 100 employees
- Located in the Greater Birmingham Region (Bibb, Blount, Chilton, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, or Walker County)
- Aligned with an Alabama Catalyst Plan target industry (Mobility, Defense, Metal & Advanced Materials, Chemical Manufacturing, Forestry & Wood Products, Agriculture & Food, Bioscience, Technology, Business Services or Logistics & Distribution)
- Three-year Growth Plan
- 2025 Income Statement
What to Expect After Completing the Application?
Internal Review of Applicants and Service Providers:
- Following the application deadline, the BBA will conduct an internal review to evaluate applicants and identify qualified service providers for potential matches.
Service Provider Recipient Interviews & Matching Process:
- Selected applicants will be invited to participate in interviews to ensure the best alignment between businesses and service providers.
Award Announcements & Celebration:
After the matching process concludes, award recipients will be notified on December 12, 2026.