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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence victims in central, southeast Alabama

April 4, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 10 grants totaling nearly $430,000 to provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault while prosecuting perpetrators in those cases. The grants were awarded to domestic violence agencies as well as law enforcement and prosecution offices covering 25 counties in central and south Alabama. “Domestic violence […]

Gov. Ivey awards $225,000 to help Thomasville plants create jobs

April 3, 2025

MONTGOMERY— A $225,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will facilitate the expansion of two Thomasville businesses and help create a total of 50 new jobs. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to provide infrastructure necessary for Clark Gas and South Alabama Machine to relocate to the South Industrial Park where both companies […]

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 awards funds for abuse cases in central Alabama

April 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $161,157 to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other types of abuse in eight central Alabama counties. The grants will be used to provide shelter and related services for victims, while some funds will be used for training. Funds will assist victims in […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist victims in southwest Alabama

April 1, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded six grants totaling more than $200,000 in southwest Alabama to assist victims of domestic violence and other types of assault while stepping up efforts to prosecute offenders. The grants will provide shelter and related services for victims in Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington counties. […]

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 grant to upgrade sewer system in Notasulga

March 27, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to help the town of Notasulga alleviate a potential health hazard while improving infrastructure services for residents. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, a federal-state partnership program, will assist Notasulga in repairing deteriorating sewer lines in the downtown area. The project will help prevent […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to reduce crime, make communities safer

March 19, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $4 million to reduce violent crime and keep Alabama communities safe. The 11 grants are part of the State Crisis Intervention Program, a national initiative aimed at reducing gun violence, preventing firearms from falling into dangerous hands, and saving lives while preventing injuries. “Alabamians deserve to live in […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant to help Ider businesses grow, create jobs

March 17, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $225,000 grant to help create new jobs and preserve existing ones in the town of Ider. Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide infrastructure necessary for Steel Plus, a local manufacturer, to expand and create 80 jobs. The proposed sewer line extension will also […]

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 […]