Scott Johnson

Gov. Ivey awards grants to fund energy upgrades at local government, nonprofit facilities throughout state

April 7, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 16 grants totaling close to $700,000 to make upgrades to lighting, heating and air conditioning and wastewater treatment systems at facilities operated by local governments, utilities and nonprofit organizations across the state. The purpose of these State Energy Program grants is to reduce energy waste and lower utility […]

Gov. Kay Ivey awards equipment grants for seven law enforcement offices in north Alabama

April 2, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $297,000 to improve public safety in north Alabama. The grants will allow law enforcement offices in six Alabama municipalities and one county to purchase equipment to better serve their communities. “Our law enforcement officers often put their lives on the line to protect and serve residents in […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve wastewater treatment plant in Macon County

March 28, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to make critical upgrades to a wastewater treatment plant in Macon County. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to construct an updated system for disinfecting wastewater before it is released back into the environment. This upgrade at Macon County’s North Wastewater […]

Gov. Ivey announces $500,000 grant to develop career educational center in Oxford

March 13, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to transform a former manufacturing plant in Oxford into a multi-classroom regional training center for career and workforce development. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to develop the Choccolocco Research, Education, Arts and Technical Experience (CREATE) Regional Training Center at the […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant for water and drainage in Moundville

February 18, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to improve infrastructure in the city of Moundville as part of a downtown renovation project. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership program, will enable the city to revitalize its water system and provide drainage improvements along Market Street, providing safe and […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence, sexual assault victims in north Alabama

February 3, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $900,000 in grants to four organizations that serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in 14 north Alabama counties. “These funds will enable organizations to provide a safe haven for victims fleeing dangerous situations and assistance for those who need to rebuild their lives,” Gov. […]

Gov. Ivey awards $2.9 million to expand broadband in Etowah County

January 15, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $2.9 million grant to expand high-speed internet access in Etowah County. The grant was awarded to Spectrum Southeast in support of a project to make high-speed internet available to 352 previously unserved households, businesses and community institutions in the Ridgeville area. “This project in Etowah County is […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to groups that serve child abuse victims in 20 counties

January 13, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.27 million to eight agencies that provide professional care and assistance to victims of child abuse in 20 Alabama counties. “Children are our most precious resource, and it is crucial we ensure those who have been victimized receive support and help with healing,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend […]

Gov. Ivey awards $400,000 in grants for law enforcement equipment, drug treatment

January 8, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $400,000 in grants for law enforcement training equipment and drug treatment resources in nine counties. The grants are being awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, which provides funding for a wide range of endeavors including law enforcement training, technology improvement, drug treatment […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant to create industrial training site for Limestone County high school students

December 6, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $245,400 grant to give high school students in Limestone County simulated job-site experience as they train for careers in commercial construction. The Limestone County Board of Education will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission grant to create a simulated job site that will give students […]