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ADECA names agency to assume long-term responsibility for Low-Income assistance programs in Jefferson County

March 1, 2022

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announced today that the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama will assume long-term responsibility for managing three programs that assist low-income families and individuals in Jefferson County. The Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama will assume responsibility for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Millport water system

February 25, 2022

MONTGOMERY — While no one can guarantee that the electricity won’t temporarily go out at some point in the town of Millport, residents will still be able to get a glass of water. Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $170,380 grant that will provide emergency back-up power to enable the town’s water system to function […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant to provide new jobs, increase traffic safety in South Vinemont

February 22, 2022

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $300,000 grant to help provide new jobs in the town of South Vinemont while also improving traffic safety. The Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to construct a northbound turning lane off High School Road and onto U.S. Highway 31. The lane will help facilitate the […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help domestic violence victims

February 15, 2022

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded five grants totaling $567,424 to provide services for domestic violence victims. The grants are supplemental funds from the American Rescue Plan and relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. “These funds will assure victims that they have help and resources they can turn to in situations involving domestic violence,” Gov. […]

Gov. Ivey awards $6.75 million in COVID-19 relief funds to 19 cities and counties

February 2, 2022

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $6.75 million to 19 Alabama cities and counties to help continue to battle the strains of the COVID-19 virus and any future infectious illnesses. The grants are the remainder of funds left over from earlier grants awarded by Gov. Ivey as part of the $40 million […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant to ALEA for protective equipment

January 28, 2022

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $15,239 to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to purchase life-saving bulletproof vests for law enforcement officers. “Our state troopers and other agents with ALEA put their lives on the line every time they put on their badge,” Gov. Ivey said. “I hope this equipment never has to be used […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring new jobs to Hanceville

January 27, 2022

MONTGOMERY— A $100,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help a fledging Hanceville company continue to grow and employ more people. Community Development Block Grant funds will help provide infrastructure needed for DB Technologies to relocate to an existing building where it will hire 10 additional employees. DB Technologies produces high-strength fiber materials that […]

ADECA releases statewide Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

January 26, 2022

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs today released a comprehensive, statewide plan to guide current and future efforts to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The plan is designed to guide the deployment of future state and federal funds to expand the availability of fast charging stations along Alabama’s major travel corridors. […]

Local agencies receive almost $47 million from Gov. Ivey to assist low-income families with utility costs

January 21, 2022

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling nearly $47 million to help low-income households with utility costs during the cold winter and hot summer months. The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes in 2022. “Alabama’s coldest and hottest times of […]

Next online state surplus property auction starts Jan. 20

January 19, 2022

MONTGOMERY — Laptops, office furniture, vehicles and other items are among the lots up for bid in the next state surplus property auction starting Thursday. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the auction via GovDeals.com starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 with bidding running until […]