Gov. Ivey awards grants for youth services in Jefferson County

May 26, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $200,000 to provide services for youth in Jefferson County. The Bessemer Cut Off Advocacy Center Inc. was awarded $143,938 to provide support, advocacy and court accompaniment for victims of child abuse in parts of Jefferson County. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham was awarded $50,000 to […]

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Governor awards grants for law enforcement equipment in northeast Alabama

May 24, 2023

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $113,765 to help five law enforcement agencies in northeast Alabama purchase new or update existing equipment. Gov. Ivey awarded the grants from more than $750,000 in law-enforcement equipment funding allocated by the U.S. Department of Justice and administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community […]

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Governor awards grants to equip seven south Alabama law enforcement agencies

May 22, 2023

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $147,414 to help seven law enforcement agencies in south Alabama purchase new or update existing equipment. Gov. Ivey awarded the grants from more than $750,000 in law-enforcement equipment funding allocated by the U.S. Department of Justice and administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community […]

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ADECA Reaches Important Milestone by Hosting Community Broadband Meetings in All 67 Alabama Counties

May 18, 2023

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) today reached an important milestone as it has now hosted community broadband meetings in each of Alabama’s 67 counties. These meetings, implemented through the Alabama Community Broadband Technical Assistance Program, are designed to bring community leaders to the table and provide state-level assistance to […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence victims in south, east Alabama

May 18, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $141,338 to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims in 21 counties. “Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault deserve ready access to a variety of professional services including those provided by court advocates who can help them navigate the complexities of the justice system,” Gov. Ivey […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grants to improve public safety in central Alabama

May 16, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $187,000 to improve public safety in six municipalities and three counties in central Alabama. The grants to police departments in Calera, Clanton, Demopolis, Goodwater, Tallassee, Thorsby and sheriffs’ offices in Coosa, Dallas and Montgomery counties will be used to purchase equipment for those agencies. “In order […]

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

May 16, 2023

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $115,000 to help provide training and resources that ensure victims of domestic violence have access to professional assistance through local law enforcement agencies and nonprofit groups. The Administrative Office of Courts will use funds of $45,000 to continue the statewide Domestic Violence Skills Enhancement Project which […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to help Eva industry expand and create new jobs

May 15, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $100,000 grant to provide infrastructure necessary for an Eva business to expand and provide new jobs. The Community Development Block Grant to provide sewer services in the Eva Industrial Park will enable J & J Fiber Contracting to expand its fiber installation business. The company plans to add […]

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Governor awards grants to aid victims in central, west Alabama

May 12, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $240,664 in grants to help five agencies in central and west Alabama continue providing services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims. The grants will support the agencies as they serve victims in 18 counties. “Domestic violence and sexual assault victims deserve access to timely, […]

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