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Gov. Ivey awards $400,000 in grants for law enforcement equipment, drug treatment

January 8, 2025

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded just over $400,000 in grants for law enforcement training equipment and drug treatment resources in nine counties. The grants are being awarded through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, which provides funding for a wide range of endeavors including law enforcement training, technology improvement, drug treatment […]

Gov. Ivey awards funds to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in 29 counties

December 23, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1.76 million to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Alabama. The funding distributed to seven agencies and one university will provide services to victims in 29 counties. “These agencies ensure that victims of domestic violence and sexual assault have a place to turn for […]

Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient through various local programs

December 17, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $3.4 million for programs that help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient. The Community Services Block Grants will be distributed to 18 community action agencies to provide services at the local level to eligible individuals and families in Alabama. “Many Alabamians through unforeseen events can be temporarily derailed from a […]

Gov. Ivey announces funds to provide aid and shelter for victims of domestic violence in Alabama

December 16, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has pledged additional support for victims of domestic violence through the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund. Fourteen domestic violence shelters will be the recipients of trust fund revenues which are generated through a marriage recording fee. The trust fund, distributed on a quarterly basis, was created by the Alabama Legislature in […]

Gov. Ivey awards $44.5 million in grants to help low-income families with home energy costs

December 13, 2024

MONTGOMERY –Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $44.5 million to 18 community agencies that provide emergency assistance to help low-income households cover the costs of staying warm during the winter and cool during the summer. “Unfortunately, there are times when some Alabama families must decide between paying utility costs and other essential expenses like buying […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant to create industrial training site for Limestone County high school students

December 6, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $245,400 grant to give high school students in Limestone County simulated job-site experience as they train for careers in commercial construction. The Limestone County Board of Education will use the funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission grant to create a simulated job site that will give students […]

Gov. Ivey awards $500,000 for EV-related development in Greenville

December 5, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant to help the city of Greenville embrace a step into the future. The grant will fund critical water and sewer infrastructure to support a new development along Interstate 65 focused on electric vehicle travel. The project, spearheaded by Atlanta-based company Switchyard Management LLC, […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims in south and east Alabama

November 27, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded about $570,000 to aid victims of domestic violence and other personal crimes in south and east Alabama. The governor awarded the grants to six agencies that provide services such as safe shelter, counseling and other services to victims. “These agencies work tirelessly whether it is to assist someone […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant to develop commerce along Interstate 22

November 26, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to boost commerce in the city of Winfield while enhancing traffic safety. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to upgrade part of Alabama Highway 129 to make way for a new fueling station complex that will provide 64 jobs. The development will […]

Gov. Ivey announces grant for Scottsboro sewer line upgrade

November 26, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $750,000 grant to replace a deteriorating sewer line that serves homes, businesses and industries in Scottsboro. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to replace an 862-foot section of failing sewer main under Alabama Highway 35. City leaders say the upgrade is especially critical […]