Gov. Ivey awards grants for broadband expansion in four north Alabama counties

August 14, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $7.86 million to continue expanding high-speed internet services in Alabama. The three latest grants, awarded from funds provided by the Alabama Legislature, will serve areas in Blount, Cullman, Marshall and Morgan counties. “Alabama continues to make steady strides in expanding the reach of high-speed internet services to all […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to assess Shorter wastewater system

August 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $146,880 grant as a first step in helping the town of Shorter improve its wastewater system and correct deficiencies. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the town in assessing its sewage plant including detecting any possible leakage from the system’s wastewater treatment lagoon. “Every […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve Ashland industrial park

August 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $100,000 grant to the city of Ashland that will provide improvements to the city’s industrial park which will also assist one nearby business resulting in 10 new jobs and offering additional services for residents. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $100,000 Community […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to help growth of Eva business

July 21, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $100,000 grant to help an Eva business expand and provide new jobs while also providing improvements for existing and future businesses. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded earlier by Gov. Ivey. The grants will improve […]

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Gov. Ivey announces $350,000 grant for Rainsville sewer improvements

July 5, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant to help the city of Rainsville alleviate a public health hazard by repairing the city’s sewer system. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded in 2022 to enable the city to upgrade a faulty […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to support industrial project bringing 170 jobs to Tuskegee

June 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY— A $500,000 grant has been awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey for industrial site development for a new Tier I automotive supplier plant to employ 170 Macon County workers. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure needed for the $128 million plant being built by Samkee in Tuskegee’s Commerce Park. Samkee will serve as […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to increase health care, jobs in Alex City

June 15, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $450,000 grant to improve healthcare for senior citizens in Tallapoosa County and the surrounding area while helping to create 45 jobs in the community. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure needed for Russell Medical Center in Alexander City to undertake a $30 million expansion that includes […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants for victims in Birmingham area

June 14, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling nearly $100,000 to assist victims of domestic violence in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Gov. Ivey awarded a $66,067 grant to the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama and a $32,625 grant to the YWCA Central Alabama in Birmingham to provide legal and other services for […]

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