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Governor awards more than $3 million to assist domestic violence victims in north Alabama

November 9, 2023

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $3.03 million to seven agencies that provide services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, abuse and exploitation in north Alabama. “Domestic violence too often shatters lives, leaving victims and their families in vulnerable situations,” Gov. Ivey said. “The agencies receiving these grant funds directly serve […]

Gov. Ivey awards nearly $17.5 million for improvement projects in Alabama municipalities and counties

November 7, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17.5 million to provide improvements in 44 Alabama towns, cities and counties. The Community Development Block Grants will enable local governments to pave or resurface roads, eliminate blight and drainage problems, improve water or sewer service and build or improve local community centers and playgrounds. “Community Development […]

Gov Ivey awards grants for more electric vehicle charging stations

November 3, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to make it more convenient for electric-vehicle drivers to charge their vehicles in Alabama. Gov. Ivey awarded three grants from funds remaining from Alabama’s portion of the nationwide Volkswagen settlement plan for electric charging stations at businesses and public venues in three locations, all in […]

Gov. Ivey awards $1 million to state groups in support of research and innovation projects

November 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to assist Alabama research institutions and industries in producing innovative products and procedures that can help improve the lives of Alabamians and others throughout the world. The grants from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund provide funds for research at Alabama universities and other […]

Gov. Ivey awards $2.1 million for recreation projects in Alabama

October 31, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced grants totaling more than $2 million to improve recreational facilities in six Alabama communities. The awards, made through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, will provide playgrounds, trails and recreation courts. These grants come on the heels of nearly $2 million in Recreational Trails Program grants announced […]

Gov. Ivey announces $1 million grant to address congestion on increasingly traveled road in Limestone County

October 30, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to improve traffic flow and safety on a Limestone County road that has blossomed into a major artery for industry. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded earlier by Gov. Ivey. Both […]

Gov. Ivey announces planning funds for disaster recovery grants in coastal Alabama

October 25, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced grant awards of $1 million each to Baldwin County, Mobile County and the city of Mobile as precursors to larger awards in those areas for long-term recovery efforts from Hurricanes Sally and Zeta that struck Alabama in 2020. The latest awards under the Community Development Block Grant Disaster […]

Gov. Ivey awards $2.5 million to fight homelessness in Alabama

October 24, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.5 million to assist Alabamians who are homeless or close to becoming homeless. The funds from the Emergency Solutions Grants program will assist local governments and nonprofit agencies to provide housing and other related services to homeless people or people facing homelessness. “Emergency Solutions Grants are […]

Gov. Ivey awards 12 grants for facility upgrades to lower energy costs

October 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $2 million to help a dozen local governments and schools, nonprofit groups and others help save money by cutting energy usage. The State Energy Program helps qualified organizations and groups lower energy costs by making energy-efficient improvements in buildings and operations. The grants will help replace […]

Gov. Ivey awards nearly $2 million for trail projects in Alabama

October 19, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Alabamians will soon have new opportunities to enjoy the state’s great outdoors thanks to nearly $2 million awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey for recreational trail improvements. The funds will help build, restore or improve trails at seven locations in Alabama. “Trails are the ideal invitation to get people outdoors to enjoy the fresh […]