ADECA

ADECA names agency to continue temporary, emergency responsibility for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Jefferson County

January 24, 2022

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs announced today that the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama will continue temporary responsibility for managing the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program in Jefferson County until the process to name a longer-term agency is completed. The program provides emergency assistance with home heating and cooling […]

Local agencies receive almost $47 million from Gov. Ivey to assist low-income families with utility costs

January 21, 2022

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling nearly $47 million to help low-income households with utility costs during the cold winter and hot summer months. The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes in 2022. “Alabama’s coldest and hottest times of […]

Next online state surplus property auction starts Jan. 20

January 19, 2022

MONTGOMERY — Laptops, office furniture, vehicles and other items are among the lots up for bid in the next state surplus property auction starting Thursday. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting the auction via GovDeals.com starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 with bidding running until […]

ADECA releases state’s official Alabama Broadband Map, Connectivity Plan

January 5, 2022

Innovative mapping tool will guide state efforts to address broadband accessibility gaps MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs today released the Alabama Broadband Map, the official broadband map for the state of Alabama. The interactive map is available at https://broadband.alabama.gov. ADECA also released the Alabama Connectivity Plan which uses mapping data […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims statewide

December 30, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $6.8 million to help provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims as well as training and resources to local law enforcement and nonprofit agencies. The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy, community education and prevention services. “Sadly, domestic […]

Gov. Ivey awards $3.8 million in grants to help crime victims

December 29, 2021

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $3.8 million to support organizations that assist victims of crime across Alabama. The grants will enable the nonprofit agencies to provide a variety of services to those who have been victims of sexual assault, elder abuse, sex trafficking, domestic violence and other crime. “Those who have unfortunately […]

Gov. Ivey awards grant to help create RV store, service center and camping resort in Heflin

December 27, 2021

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to bring new commerce to the city of Heflin and create 130 jobs in northeast Alabama. The $950,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to Heflin will pave the way for Great American RV Superstores and a companion recreational vehicle resort. The development will be located […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help law enforcement officers upgrade skills and help released inmates to find jobs

December 23, 2021

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded two grants totaling $200,000 to help law enforcement agents improve their skills in reducing crime and capturing criminals while another grant for $100,000 will be used to provide jobs to former inmates to reduce their chances of returning to prison after their release. “Education means more opportunities, and that […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to help at-risk youth in Alabama

December 21, 2021

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $429,491 to support programs that aim to prevent youth crime and recidivism. The grants will support programs that provide mentoring and counseling to youth and their parents who have been referred through the juvenile justice system with a goal of reducing further involvement in the judicial system. […]

Gov. Ivey awards grants to enhance child safety on state’s highways

December 20, 2021

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $233,455 to ensure Alabamians are not only using child passenger restraint seats in vehicles but also adhering to the proper guidelines. The two grants to the Alabama Department of Public Health will assist the agency in teaching motorists in the correct method to install child passenger seats and securely […]