MONTGOMERY — A Shelby County-based animal shelter that takes in or arranges boarding for pets for those fleeing domestic violence situations is among eight organizations awarded funds from Gov. Kay Ivey. In total, the Governor awarded almost $3.35 million to assist victims statewide. The Humane Society of Shelby County in Columbiana was awarded $40,612 to […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.4 million to ensure that victims of domestic violence and other abusive crimes can find safe housing and other essential elements to help them rebuild their lives. The grants to the 11 nonprofit agencies will assist victims of domestic violence, elder abuse and neglect, human trafficking […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.7 million to help reduce sexual assault in Alabama and assist victims. The 13 grants covering all 67 Alabama counties will ensure victims can receive medical attention, counseling and support. Agencies receiving funds also assist law enforcement agencies in pursuing and prosecuting offenders. “Sexual assault is […]
MONTGOMERY — A project to aid the expansion of a Cullman industry, which will result in new jobs, picked up some additional financial support with a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The ARC funding along with a $200,000 Community Development Block Grant, awarded earlier by Gov. Ivey, will enable […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $4.3 million to help reduce domestic violence and aid victims in 19 counties primarily in the south central region of the state. The grants will enable four agencies to bring awareness of the seriousness of domestic violence through education programs while also providing intervention, shelter and […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17.5 million to provide improvements in 44 Alabama towns, cities and counties. The Community Development Block Grants will enable local governments to pave or resurface roads, eliminate blight and drainage problems, improve water or sewer service and build or improve local community centers and playgrounds. “Community Development […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to make it more convenient for electric-vehicle drivers to charge their vehicles in Alabama. Gov. Ivey awarded three grants from funds remaining from Alabama’s portion of the nationwide Volkswagen settlement plan for electric charging stations at businesses and public venues in three locations, all in […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to assist Alabama research institutions and industries in producing innovative products and procedures that can help improve the lives of Alabamians and others throughout the world. The grants from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund provide funds for research at Alabama universities and other […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced grants totaling more than $2 million to improve recreational facilities in six Alabama communities. The awards, made through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, will provide playgrounds, trails and recreation courts. These grants come on the heels of nearly $2 million in Recreational Trails Program grants announced […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to improve traffic flow and safety on a Limestone County road that has blossomed into a major artery for industry. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded earlier by Gov. Ivey. Both […]
