MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $2.2 million to assist victims of child abuse in Alabama. The grants, awarded to 15 nonprofit agencies, will provide multiple services for abused and exploited children in 22 counties in Alabama. “Children deserve to be raised in safe and protective environments, free from the fear of […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $2.9 million grant to expand high-speed internet access in Etowah County. The grant was awarded to Spectrum Southeast in support of a project to make high-speed internet available to 352 previously unserved households, businesses and community institutions in the Ridgeville area. “This project in Etowah County is […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $400,000 Community Development Block Grant to facilitate the expansion of one of Alabama’s most well-known home-grown food products, creating jobs for Alabamians. The funds will enable Conecuh Sausage Co. Inc. to construct a new manufacturing plant in Andalusia. The family-owned, Evergreen-based business, established in 1947, is building a […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.27 million to eight agencies that provide professional care and assistance to victims of child abuse in 20 Alabama counties. “Children are our most precious resource, and it is crucial we ensure those who have been victimized receive support and help with healing,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
