Institutional Grants
The All in Alabama initiative aims at retaining current and former graduates within the state. By keeping these highly qualified and educated individuals in Alabama’s workforce, the initiative seeks to enhance the state’s educational attainment and workforce capacity, leading to a stronger economy and improved quality of life for all Alabamians.
As the coordinating board for public higher education in Alabama, ACHE invites grant proposals from Alabama’s public postsecondary institutions in support of the All in Alabama initiative. These grants, which typically provide up to $5,000 per proposal, are intended to fund the implementation of strategies and measurable assessments during the academic year of the award. The primary goal of these grants is to address various focus areas related to the state’s workforce and to identify methods for equipping students with the specific skills to enhance their value as employees in Alabama.
- Dr. Stephanie C. Dolan
- Associate Director of Planning and Policy
- Stephanie.Dolan@ache.edu
- (334) 353-9153
AI Microcredential Grant for 2025-2026
ACHE’s All in Alabama initiative aims to increase awareness of in-state job opportunities and highlight the talents of current and former undergraduates from Alabama’s public institutions. The AI Microcredential Grant supports institutions in meeting the rising demand for artificial intelligence skills by developing industry-aligned microcredentials that boost student employability and support Alabama’s economic goals.
Institutions may submit up to two (2) proposals, each with distinct objectives. Preference will be given to proposals that offer AI microcredentials either embedded within credit-bearing courses or added as a supplementary component to enhance those courses. ACHE expects to award at least 15 grants, with funding prioritized to support as many institutions as possible.
Proposals for the AI Microcredential Grant are due by 5:00 p.m. (CT) on Friday, May 30, 2025. The grant period will run from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026.
For more information, please refer to the AI Microcredential Grant Announcement.