Innovative mapping tool will guide state efforts to address broadband accessibility gaps MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs today released the Alabama Broadband Map, the official broadband map for the state of Alabama. The interactive map is available at https://broadband.alabama.gov. ADECA also released the Alabama Connectivity Plan which uses mapping data […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $6.8 million to help provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims as well as training and resources to local law enforcement and nonprofit agencies. The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy, community education and prevention services. “Sadly, domestic […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $3.8 million to support organizations that assist victims of crime across Alabama. The grants will enable the nonprofit agencies to provide a variety of services to those who have been victims of sexual assault, elder abuse, sex trafficking, domestic violence and other crime. “Those who have unfortunately […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to bring new commerce to the city of Heflin and create 130 jobs in northeast Alabama. The $950,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to Heflin will pave the way for Great American RV Superstores and a companion recreational vehicle resort. The development will be located […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $200,000 to help law enforcement agents improve their skills in reducing crime and capturing criminals while another grant for $100,000 will be used to provide jobs to former inmates to reduce their chances of returning to prison after their release. “Education means more opportunities, and that […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $429,491 to support programs that aim to prevent youth crime and recidivism. The grants will support programs that provide mentoring and counseling to youth and their parents who have been referred through the juvenile justice system with a goal of reducing further involvement in the judicial system. […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $233,455 to ensure Alabamians are not only using child passenger restraint seats in vehicles but also adhering to the proper guidelines. The two grants to the Alabama Department of Public Health will assist the agency in teaching motorists in the correct method to install child passenger seats and securely […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $1.4 million to assist children who are victims of abuse, neglect and sexual assault. The grants will help nine nonprofit organizations provide services including counseling, advocacy, emotional support, safety services and referrals to other community organizations that offer additional assistance. “Navigating the criminal justice system can […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $140,000 to enhance public safety in Alabama. The two grants, totaling $143,192, were awarded to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and will help keep track of sex offenders and ensure that the state is up to date on a new federal crime reporting method. “ALEA and our […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $4.8 million to help provide services to child victims of abuse, neglect and sexual assault as well as provide training and resources to local law enforcement and nonprofit agencies. The grants will help many nonprofit organizations provide services including forensic interviews, mental health services, medical services […]
