Gov. Ivey announces Project Safe Neighborhoods grant to reduce domestic violence in Jefferson County

April 19, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $100,000 grant to continue the effort to reduce domestic violence in Jefferson County. The Project Safe Neighborhoods grant to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office is designed to step up domestic violence prosecutions while ensuring that victims and their families are provided the needed services to recover […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $184,000 to assist domestic violence victims

April 18, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $184,000 to six agencies that help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “These grants are supporting organizations that offer a lifeline to victims and their families in times of crisis,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend them for providing timely assistance along with outreach and education […]

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Gov. Ivey awards 11 grants for facility upgrades to lower energy costs

April 12, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 11 grants totaling more than $300,000 to help Alabama cities, utilities, nonprofit organizations and others save operating costs through the installation of energy-efficient lighting, heating and air systems and other measures. The grants from the State Energy Program provide funding and technical assistance to decrease energy waste and […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents

April 11, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling more than $5.8 million to agencies that help low-income residents lower their energy costs by weatherizing their homes. The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program, which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. Priority is given to people with disabilities, the […]

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Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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