EDO Designation Request Application (R1

This form is intended to request the designation of this organization as an Economic Development Organization (EDO) by Innovate Alabama and validate the organization is incorporated in the state of Alabama.

THIS FORM IS INTENDED FOR NEW EDO'S ONLY! Existing EDOs do NOT need to submit a EDO Designation Application.

Are you an Educational Institution (College, University, Career Center, etc.)?*

YesNo

If you answered YES, PLEASE NOTE: YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR EDO Designation

While universities are not eligible to serve as Economic Development Organizations under the Innovate Alabama Tax Credit Program, they remain essential partners in Alabama’s innovation ecosystem. Innovate Alabama offers several alternative programs designed to directly engage higher education institutions in advancing innovation, entrepreneurship, and research collaboration. You can find more about those programs here: Network Program.

2026 Tax Credit*

Round 1 - June 2026

Are you a new entrant requesting EDO Designation or an existing EDO?*

New EntrantExisting EDO

PLEASE NOTE

Existing EDOs do NOT need to complete this application.

If your organization receives EDO Designation, would you be open to accepting and supporting economic development projects proposed by external organizations, not just your own?*

YesNoI am not sure at this time

Organization's Name*

This is the name of the organization requesting EDO Designation

Organization's Street Address*

City*

State*

Zip*

County*

Organization's EIN#*

Organization's website URL*

If this organization is a collaboration of multiple communities, please select ALL counties that will be represented.*

Submitter's Name*

First NameLast Name

Submitter's Title*

Submitter's Email*

example@example.com

Submitter's phone number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Is the person submitting this form the same as the authorized contact?*

YesNo

Authorized Contact's Name*

First NameLast Name

Authorized Contact's Title*

Authorized Contact's Email*

example@example.com

Authorized Contact's phone number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

EDO Request Type*

(LEDO) Local Economic Development Organization(SEDO) State Economic Development Organization

Narrative - Overview of your organization*

Please provide a sample project that you plan to support with your designation.*

Please provide specific examples demonstrating how your organization has contributed to economic development in Alabama. *

Reporting Commitment: I understand that if my organization is awarded funding, it will be required to submit reports as outlined in the funding agreement. These reports will be the responsibility of the EDO and must be submitted by the EDO, not the project owner. Failure to submit the required reports may result in the organization being ineligible for future funding.*

Yes

Upload a copy of your W-9*

This is for EDO Status verification

Upload a copy of your IRS Determination Letter (if applicable).

This is for EDO Status verification

Upload additional documentation (if applicable)

Certifications:

The undersigned does hereby certify as follows:

1. The organization applying is not organized or operated for profit.

2. The organization applying is charged with improving the State of Alabama.

3. The organization applying has a record of supporting or otherwise participating in econcomic development efforts in Alabama.

EDO Designation letters will expire three years from the date of issuance. Upon expiration, you may simply include your previous EDO Designation letter when submitting your Tax Credit Project Application.

Questions: Contact Kelly McKinney @ incentives@innovatealabama.org

Authorized Signature*