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Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents

April 11, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling more than $5.8 million to agencies that help low-income residents lower their energy costs by weatherizing their homes. The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program, which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. Priority is given to people with disabilities, the […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant to support domestic violence prevention efforts in north Alabama

April 5, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a grant for $75,525 to a nonprofit organization that assists domestic violence victims in six north Alabama counties. Safeplace Inc. will use the funds to support two programs to prevent abusive behaviors. The Peace Program offers nonviolence classes in which batterers are encouraged to examine and change the […]

Gov. Ivey awards equipment grants to 19 law enforcement agencies

April 4, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded slightly more than $791,000 to improve public safety in 12 municipalities and seven counties in Alabama. The grants will enable police and sheriffs’ departments in those jurisdictions to purchase equipment or participate in practices that will help them better serve their communities. “I appreciate our men and women […]

Gov. Ivey awards $250,000 to assist new commerce in Hayden

April 2, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $250,000 grant to help bring new commerce and jobs to the town of Hayden. The Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide infrastructure required for High Tide Oil to construct a 24-hour travel center and fast-food restaurant off exit 284 off Interstate 65 in Blount […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant to help at-risk youth in Mobile

April 1, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $39,430 grant to the city of Mobile to support a program that will provide mentoring and counseling to at-risk youth. The Youth Connected project incorporates behavioral therapy with the goal of preventing crime, violence, drug use and gang participation. The Mobile Police Department’s Family Intervention Team will […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant for road repair in Cullman County

March 29, 2024

MONTGOMERY— An emergency need for repairing a heavily traveled road has prompted Gov. Kay Ivey to award a $300,000 grant to Cullman County. The county will use the Community Development Block Grant funds for repairs of a partial road collapse on Cullman County Road 222, which links with Interstate 65. Several large industries are located […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant for substance abuse treatment at state prisons

March 28, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $1.58 million grant to the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) to fund a substance abuse treatment program for state prisoners. “Helping prisoners break drug addictions reduces recidivism and puts them on a path toward a more productive life upon release,” Gov. Ivey said. “This grant will ensure […]

Gov. Ivey awards funds to assist drug offenders seeking rehabilitation

March 27, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $570,570 to four agencies that provide avenues for drug offenders to obtain help to end their addictions. “Those who fall prey to the menace of drugs need structured professional help to overcome their addictions,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies for their willingness to […]

Governor awards grants to assist victims of abuse across Alabama

March 26, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $243,850 to seven agencies that serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse and human trafficking in Alabama. “These grants will help non-profit organizations provide a wide range of vital services to the victims of many devastating crimes,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants for domestic violence response units in four counties

March 25, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded six grants totaling more than $364,000 for domestic violence response units in four counties. The specialized units investigate and prosecute domestic violence cases and provide support to victims. “Victims of abuse need and deserve justice for the crimes committed against them” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend the work […]