Scott Johnson

Gov. Ivey awards funds for programs assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault

April 28, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 15 grants totaling about $673,000 to nonprofit organizations and county governments in central Alabama to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and other crimes. “These funds will support programs that provide critical services to crime victims and help investigate and prosecute offenders,” Gov. Ivey said. […]

Gov. Ivey awards funds to south Alabama organizations that assist victims of domestic violence, other crimes

April 24, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded eight grants worth about $267,000 to help fund programs that serve victims of crimes including domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. “Victims of these heinous crimes deserve a safe haven, professional care and a determined pursuit of justice,” Gov. Ivey said. “These funds will also support prevention […]

Gov. Ivey awards three grants to aid domestic violence victims, train law enforcement

April 23, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded three grants totaling just over $240,000 for law enforcement training and victim assistance in domestic violence cases. “These funds will support victims from the initial investigations to prosecution and restitution,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to award these grants giving law enforcement much-needed resources to pursue domestic […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants for energy-efficient upgrades

April 17, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 11 grants totaling just over $500,000 to assist local governments and nonprofit organizations looking to improve energy efficiency and lower utility bills. These grants will fund projects to upgrade lighting, HVAC and control equipment at schools, community centers and other locations in nine Alabama counties. “These funds will […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant to fund job training for inmates through J.F. Ingram State Technical College

April 3, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $75,000 grant for a statewide job training program focused on reducing crime and strengthening Alabama’s workforce. J.F. Ingram State Technical College offers career technical education to people who have been involved with the criminal justice system in Alabama. Ingram State’s main campus is in Deatsville, but the […]

Gov. Ivey awards three grants for crime-prevention programs

March 30, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded three grants worth a total of $194,941 to programs that fight crime and recidivism through drug treatment and life skills training in several Alabama counties. Gov. Ivey allocated $75,000 each to the RCA Foundation and Extended Family. The RCA Foundation provides substance abuse treatment to people in drug […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to fund statewide narcotics enforcement

March 30, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $800,000 in grants to pursue narcotics cases and investigate drug-related crimes throughout the state. Gov. Ivey awarded $100,000 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional task forces, which together make up the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force. ALEA oversees the overall task force, […]

Gov. Ivey awards $150,000 grant to Luverne for new jobs, commercial growth

March 17, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 grant to the city of Luverne for a commercial project expected to spur economic growth and create jobs. The Community Development Block Grant will be used for infrastructure upgrades needed for a new Cenergy Oil & Gas station on U.S. 331 in Luverne. The Andalusia-based company […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant to Troy to strengthen downtown bridge that faces weight restrictions

March 16, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $500,000 grant to the city of Troy to rehabilitate a downtown bridge that currently has weight restrictions preventing emergency service vehicles from using it. The urgent-need Community Development Block Grant will assist the city in strengthening the Elm Street Bridge, which the Alabama Department of Transportation has […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant to help Tuscaloosa County prosecutors manage caseload

March 3, 2026

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $46,980 grant to the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney’s Office for software that will allow it to better manage the thousands of cases it handles each year. The funds from the Project Safe Neighborhoods program will be used to purchase a case management system to organize criminal cases […]