The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is hosting a public listening session to discuss and gather feedback on the use of $501 million in federal funds allocated to the state for long-term recovery from hurricanes Sally and Zeta, which battered the coastal areas of the state in fall 2020. The U.S. Department of […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $67,154 to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims in south central Alabama. “The devastating effects of domestic violence and sexual assault can linger for years for the victims and their families,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies for helping victims and their family members […]
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $300,000 grant to help a Jasper company expand and provide new jobs in the area. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will supplement a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded by the governor in March 2022 to assist Jasper Lumber Co. to boost its production and […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $334,270 grant to assist the Choctaw County Commission in replacing a bridge that was closed after being damaged by a flood earlier this year. The Community Development Block Grant urgent need funds will restore access to the Lake Lavada neighborhood near the city of Butler. The damaged bridge […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $316,000 to help provide training and resources that ensure victims of domestic violence have access to professional assistance through local law enforcement and nonprofit agencies. The Alabama Coalition Against Rape and the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence are using grants of $158,000 each to train the […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $89,350 to assist domestic violence victims in 12 south Alabama counties as well as one east Alabama county. “Domestic violence victims 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,” […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $20,900 grant to support a nonprofit agency that provides aid for domestic violence victims in six Black Belt counties. The grant funds will help the Selma and Blackbelt Regional Abuse Sanctuary to continue serving victims in Dallas, Greene, Marengo, Perry, Sumter and Wilcox counties. SABRA provides crisis shelter, […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $28,500 grant to a nonprofit organization in Shelby County that assists victims of domestic and sexual violence. Safehouse of Shelby County will use funds to continue providing services to domestic and sexual violence victims in Shelby, Coosa, Clay and Chilton counties. Safehouse also provides emergency shelter and advocacy, […]
MONTGOMERY— A $500,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey to Alexander City will help provide 50 new jobs and increased commerce for the Tallapoosa County municipality and the surrounding area. Funds will be used to provide infrastructure necessary for Russell Lands Inc. to construct a golf course and residential development on nearby Lake Martin. “With […]
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $127,079 in grants to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in five north Alabama counties. “Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault deserve access to professional assistance in a timely manner,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies who always respond to victims that often have nowhere […]
