MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $200,000 to the Alabama Department of Public Health for a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. The campaign aims to reduce the number of children killed in distracted driving incidents by 10 percent. The Department of Public Health will work with schools […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $172,000 for a program to encourage young people to practice safe driving on Alabama’s roads. Students Against Destructive Decisions Inc. will use the grant to fund the Addressing Mobility Safety with Alabama Teens Program. The goal of the program is to reach people under age 25 […]
MONTGOMERY— A $200,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will pave the way for economic advancements in the city of Lineville and help create jobs. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to upgrade two city streets making it more feasible for two local companies to expand and together create 23 jobs. Integrity Cabinets, […]
MONTGOMERY— A part of downtown Monroeville is getting a facelift to prepare for new businesses that will bring new jobs thanks to a $175,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure necessary for renovations to several buildings. The buildings on the downtown square will be converted for use […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $875,000 to an agency that helps ensure rape victims receive care throughout the state of Alabama. The Alabama Coalition Against Rape will use the grant to support its 15 member agencies and provide training and technical assistance to first responders in rape and sexual assault cases. […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $65,475 grant to the Alabama Department of Youth Services in support of a future statewide Juvenile Justice Summit. The summit will bring together about 300 justice personnel and community providers for an overview of issues facing youth and communities that rely on the juvenile justice system. The […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $3 million in grants to lower energy costs for low-income residents, with a particular focus on helping the elderly, people with disabilities and families with children. The grants support the Weatherization Assistance Program, which helps residents lower their bills by making their homes more energy efficient. […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $1.1 million in grants to help six local governments save on operating costs by installing energy efficient lighting and upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The grant recipients will use the funds from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program to replace outdated systems […]
The Southeast Crescent Regional Commission (SCRC) has announced five grant recipients for the inaugural State Economic and Infrastructure Development (SEID) grant program. This flagship grant program aims to revitalize and spur economic development across counties in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The $19 million investment will fund projects that align with […]
MONTGOMERY – Slow down or expect to get a speeding ticket. That is the message from state and local law enforcement officers in five southeastern states where “Operation Southern Slow Down” starts Monday. This is the eighth year for the week-long speed awareness and enforcement campaign that runs from July 15-21 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South […]
