Gov. Ivey awards funds for crime units to assist victims of abuse

March 18, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $470,000 to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and prosecute offenders. The governor awarded the grants to eight specialized units serving 13 counties. The units provide services, including court assistance, law enforcement training and education and public outreach. “Domestic violence and sexual assault can inflict […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to support statewide effort to fight drugs

March 15, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million for a statewide effort to continue battling illegal drugs and drug-related crime in Alabama. Gov. Ivey awarded grants of $200,000 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. The task forces are made up of personnel from law enforcement agencies […]

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Gov. Ivey awards $54,596 to assist victims of sex trafficking

March 14, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $54,596 to a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and care to minor females who are victims of sex trafficking. Camille Place serves girls under the age of 19 from throughout Alabama who have been victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. The services it provides […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to 11 agencies that assist domestic violence victims

March 13, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling more than $473,000 to 11 agencies that serve victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in many counties across Alabama. “Victims of these terrible crimes deserve to have access to timely professional assistance in times of crisis,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these organizations for helping […]

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VIDEO: Broadband Capital Projects Fund announcement with Gov. Ivey

March 12, 2024

On Feb. 27, 2024, ADECA joined Governor Kay Ivey and other leaders at the State Capitol to announce grants from Capital Projects Fund grant program. The grants, totaling $148.3 million, were awarded for 66 projects that will provide almost 54,000 households, businesses and community institutions with access to high-speed internet.

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to upgrade five law enforcement agencies

March 11, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $627,110 to assist five police and sheriffs’ departments in upgrading or purchasing new equipment to improve public safety. The grants to police departments in Fort Payne, Cordova and Repton and sheriffs’ departments in Walker and Montgomery counties are designed to help those law enforcement agencies work more effectively […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to repair Winston County emergency communications

March 8, 2024

MONTGOMERY — An $82,500 grant will help Winston County’s emergency communications system to rebound from tornado damage a year ago, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the county in rebuilding the system’s communications tower in west Winston County after it was damaged during a storm in January 2023. […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve Maplesville sewer system

March 8, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to help the town of Maplesville expand and improve its sewer services. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will enable the system to provide better service to existing and prospective customers and attract new businesses. The initiative will address the challenges associated with failing […]

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Gov. Ivey awards funds for Talladega County crime unit upgrades

March 7, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $28,000 to focus on arresting and prosecuting those who commit domestic violence and sexual assault offenses in Talladega County. The funds from two grants will enable the investigative division of the 29th Judicial Circuit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crime Unit to successfully investigate and prosecute […]

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