A $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded through ADECA helps a disposable glove manufacturer expand and upgrade, saving jobs in Fayette, AL. The company, Showa Best Glove Inc., has seen demand for its gloves skyrocket during COVID-19. News release announcing the grant to Showa Best Glove Inc.
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $127,722 to help six law enforcement agencies in northeast Alabama purchase new or update existing equipment. “New equipment can help police and sheriff’s deputies be better prepared for what they may face on any given day as they work to protect and serve our communities,” Gov. […]
The Community Development Block Grant is one of the best-known programs managed at the state level by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed April 5-9, 2021 as Community Development Week in Alabama in recognition of the positive impacts that the CDBG program has brought to Alabama communities in […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $20,000 to establish a building operator certification program at Bevill State Community College in Jasper. The building operator certificate training is geared toward people who manage and maintain equipment in commercial buildings including heating and air systems and lighting. “This program will ensure that building managers have a […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $193,000 to assist specialized groups that help domestic violence and sexual assault victims in south central Alabama. “The extremely negative effects of domestic violence and sexual assault can linger for years for victims and their families,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend these agencies for helping victims […]
Over 200,000 Alabama students have been connected to broadband service through the ABC for Students Program. Governor Kay Ivey committed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to deliver free internet access to eligible K-12 students in their homes this school year. The State of Alabama is using the funds to purchase internet […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $118,000 to help law enforcement agencies in northwest Alabama better serve the public. The funds to the towns of Aliceville, Gordo, Carrollton, Millport and Hackleburg will be used to purchase new equipment relating to law enforcement. “Law enforcement officers across Alabama protect our citizens and put their […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $94,000 to help four east Alabama law enforcement agencies better serve the public. The funds to the cities of Southside and Ashland, the town of Wadley and the Chambers County Commission will enable police in those municipalities and the Chambers County Sheriff’s Department to purchase equipment […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $92,500 to help four law enforcement agencies in southwest Alabama perform their duties more efficiently and effectively. “Our police officers and sheriffs’ deputies put themselves in harm’s way enforcing our laws and protecting our citizens,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am pleased to provide these grants to […]
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $561,527 to help low-income households in Hale County with home heating and cooling bills. The two grants to the Hale Empowerment and Revitalization Organization will provide emergency assistance to help low-income families heat and cool their homes in 2021. The program gives priority to low-income households […]
