Gov. Ivey awards grants for broadband expansion in four north Alabama counties

August 14, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $7.86 million to continue expanding high-speed internet services in Alabama. The three latest grants, awarded from funds provided by the Alabama Legislature, will serve areas in Blount, Cullman, Marshall and Morgan counties. “Alabama continues to make steady strides in expanding the reach of high-speed internet services to all […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to assess Shorter wastewater system

August 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $146,880 grant as a first step in helping the town of Shorter improve its wastewater system and correct deficiencies. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will assist the town in assessing its sewage plant including detecting any possible leakage from the system’s wastewater treatment lagoon. “Every […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to improve Ashland industrial park

August 2, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $100,000 grant to the city of Ashland that will provide improvements to the city’s industrial park which will also assist one nearby business resulting in 10 new jobs and offering additional services for residents. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $100,000 Community […]

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Local agencies receive $1.29 million to assist low-income families with utility costs

July 21, 2023

MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $1.29 million to help low-income households with home energy costs. The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes. “As these record hot summer months continue, many low-income residents may struggle to afford higher electric bills […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to help growth of Eva business

July 21, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $100,000 grant to help an Eva business expand and provide new jobs while also providing improvements for existing and future businesses. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded earlier by Gov. Ivey. The grants will improve […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to create commerce, jobs in Clanton

July 11, 2023

MONTGOMERY— A $250,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help give new life to a city-owned building in downtown Clanton while also bringing in commerce and creating nearly 50 jobs. The Community Development Block Grant to the city of Clanton will be used to convert the downtown building into a Mexican restaurant. The Clanton […]

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Gov. Ivey announces $350,000 grant for Rainsville sewer improvements

July 5, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant to help the city of Rainsville alleviate a public health hazard by repairing the city’s sewer system. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded in 2022 to enable the city to upgrade a faulty […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant for training to help law enforcement officers respond effectively to needs of domestic violence victims

June 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $135,000 grant for training to help law enforcement officers across Alabama best serve the needs of domestic violence victims. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is using the funds for statewide training to develop and enhance awareness of domestic violence and responses to assist victims. The coalition […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to support industrial project bringing 170 jobs to Tuskegee

June 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY— A $500,000 grant has been awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey for industrial site development for a new Tier I automotive supplier plant to employ 170 Macon County workers. The Community Development Block Grant will provide infrastructure needed for the $128 million plant being built by Samkee in Tuskegee’s Commerce Park. Samkee will serve as […]

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