VIDEO: Grants from ADECA help upgrade Weathington Park in Section, AL
March 4, 2024
ADECA administered two Recreational Trails Program grants to help make improvements at Weathington Park, located in the town of Section, AL.
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Federal Initiatives and Recreation Division
Overview The Federal Initiatives and Recreation Division partners with Federal commissions, authorities, and departments to invest in projects that improve the economy and quality of life for Alabamians. Through a variety of regional and statewide grant programs, assistance is available for public infrastructure, business development/economic development, workforce development, entrepreneurship, transportation and transportation infrastructure, cultural heritage […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant to help refurbish Pisgah water tank
May 13, 2021
MONTGOMERY —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $141,000 grant to help the town of Pisgah refurbish an aging water tank and improve public safety. The town will use funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission to repair structural deficiencies in its only water tank which serves more than 450 households and 30 businesses in the Jackson […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant to build vocational school in Fort Payne
May 11, 2021
MONTGOMERY —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to prepare Fort Payne high school students and adults for the future while helping to meet the needs of Alabama’s workforce in several career fields. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to help the Fort Payne Board of Education construct a […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve north Alabama port facility
May 11, 2021
MONTGOMERY —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to improve commerce in north Alabama while improving an existing avenue for importing and exporting goods. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to make improvements at the Decatur-Morgan County Port Authority. The proposed project is part of a multi-phase $3.3 million […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve access road in city of Cullman
May 5, 2021
MONTGOMERY —Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant that will help the city of Cullman improve public safety and alleviate a traffic hazard. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to reconstruct a 2-mile segment of 24th Street between U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 69. Twenty-fourth Street is a […]
Governor announces grant for infrastructure to Athens Buc-ees
April 12, 2021
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $750,000 grant to bring 170 new jobs to Limestone County while enhancing travel in north Alabama. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to the city of Athens will provide infrastructure necessary for a Buc-ee’s Travel Center that will be built off Interstate 65 at the Browns Ferry […]
RTP Boards and Commissions: News and Information
Meeting Announcements The next Alabama Trails Commission and Advisory Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. https://ua-edu.zoom.us/j/83200673417?pwd=UjRYbnh5WGVuQmNyOFFtU2xzRnZ5Zz09 Previous Meetings The meeting of Alabama Trails Commission and Advisory Board was held virtually on December 6, 2023 at 10 a.m. The Alabama Recreational Trails Advisory […]
RTP Boards and Commissions
Alabama Recreational Trails Advisory Board The Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century established a vehicle for distributing financial assistance to the states for the purpose of providing and maintaining recreational trails. Section 1112 (c) (2) of the Act requires that each state establish a “recreational trail advisory board on which both motorized and non-motorized […]
Outdoor Recreation Planning
What is the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)? Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) To be eligible to receive federal funds through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance Grant Program, each state must produce a SCORP every five years. The intent of the SCORP is to identify outdoor recreation issues and […]
