Gov. Ivey awards grants to support five agencies that assist abuse victims

March 6, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $79,200 to five agencies that provide services to help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “These funds will support organizations that offer critical assistance to victims in their time of greatest need,” Gov Ivey said. “I commend the staff members of each of these agencies […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to combat contraband cell phones in correctional facilities

March 5, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $149,658 grant to the Alabama Department of Corrections for a program to address the proliferation of contraband cell phones in prisons and jails throughout the state. “Cell phones create a number of security concerns in correctional facilities and are often used to foster violence and enable criminal […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants for three first-responder training programs

March 4, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded three grants totaling $239,000 to train first responders on how to respond to potentially dangerous situations including quickly and appropriately treating overdoses, navigating dangerous driving conditions and responding to active shooter situations. “When the unthinkable happens, we rely on our first responders to provide life-saving assistance,” Gov. Ivey […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to usher in new industry in Macon County

February 12, 2024

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $250,000 grant to pave the way for a new industry to locate in Macon County and create nearly 300 jobs. The Macon County Commission will use the Community Development Block Grant funds to provide infrastructure required for Trendco USA to locate in Regional East Alabama Logistics (REAL) Park. […]

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Governor announces grant to upgrade Brookwood Sports Complex

February 9, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $434,300 grant to the city of Brookwood for improvements to its primary outdoor recreation area. The renovations to Brookwood Sports Complex will include connecting neighborhood sidewalks with the sidewalks at the sports complex, paving the two parking lots, adding lighting to both parking lots, and repaving the […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant for Childersburg sewer improvements

February 8, 2024

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to Childersburg to upgrade the city’s sewer system and alleviate any potential health issues the current system could cause. These funds, supplied by the Appalachian Regional Commission, will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded in 2023. The city will provide $100,000 […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant for water improvements in Alexander City

January 30, 2024

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to Alexander City to upgrade water lines in the city’s downtown, providing residents and businesses in that area with clean and adequate water. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to replace old and deteriorating water lines along several blocks northwest of Broad […]

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