Gov. Ivey awards grant to create commerce, jobs in Clanton

July 11, 2023

MONTGOMERY— A $250,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help give new life to a city-owned building in downtown Clanton while also bringing in commerce and creating nearly 50 jobs. The Community Development Block Grant to the city of Clanton will be used to convert the downtown building into a Mexican restaurant. The Clanton […]

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Gov. Ivey announces $350,000 grant for Rainsville sewer improvements

July 5, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant to help the city of Rainsville alleviate a public health hazard by repairing the city’s sewer system. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded in 2022 to enable the city to upgrade a faulty […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant for training to help law enforcement officers respond effectively to needs of domestic violence victims

June 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $135,000 grant for training to help law enforcement officers across Alabama best serve the needs of domestic violence victims. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is using the funds for statewide training to develop and enhance awareness of domestic violence and responses to assist victims. The coalition […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to support industrial project bringing 170 jobs to Tuskegee

June 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY— A $500,000 grant has been awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey for industrial site development for a new Tier I automotive supplier plant to employ 170 Macon County workers. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure needed for the $128 million plant being built by Samkee in Tuskegee’s Commerce Park. Samkee will serve as […]

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Next online state surplus property auction starts Saturday

June 15, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Laptops, office furniture, vehicles and even some robotic construction equipment is among the lots up for bid in the next online state surplus property auction starting this Saturday, June 17. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the online auction via GovDeals.com starting at 7:30 […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to increase health care, jobs in Alex City

June 15, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $450,000 grant to improve healthcare for senior citizens in Tallapoosa County and the surrounding area while helping to create 45 jobs in the community. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure needed for Russell Medical Center in Alexander City to undertake a $30 million expansion that includes […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants for victims in Birmingham area

June 14, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling nearly $100,000 to assist victims of domestic violence in Jefferson County and surrounding areas. Gov. Ivey awarded a $66,067 grant to the Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama and a $32,625 grant to the YWCA Central Alabama in Birmingham to provide legal and other services for […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to aid expansion of Cullman manufacturer

June 14, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $200,000 grant to improve a Cullman County road which will pave the way for the expansion of a local industry that plans to hire 50 new employees. The Community Development Block Grant will be used to rehabilitate, reconstruct and resurface Cullman County Road 222. The road serves […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to help repair weather damaged road in Clay County

June 13, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $75,000 grant to assist Clay County in repairing a county road that was washed out by recent heavy rains. The Community Development Block Grant will enable the county to repair a section of Fuller Road that was washed away in late March when more than six inches of […]

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