
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Gov. Ivey awards grants to help local governments lower energy costs
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $273,000 in grants to assist three local governments in Alabama in saving operating costs through the installation of upgraded lighting and other energy efficient measures. The grants from the State Energy Program will assist the cities of Daphne and Sylacauga and the Hale County Commission to […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to offer guidance to at-risk youth
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nine grants totaling $757,836 to organizations that offer mentoring, job training and other services to help young people lead productive lives. The grants will fund programs that focus on providing life skills to help at-risk youth avoid or recover from involvement with the juvenile justice system. “Without positive influences […]
Gov. Ivey awards more than $3.8 million for weatherization assistance
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $3.8 million to help low-income residents reduce their home energy bills through the Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program. The 13 grants awarded to community action agencies throughout Alabama provide funds for the program which improves the energy efficiency and safety of homes selected for assistance. Priority is […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant for wastewater treatment improvement in Guin
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $249,750 grant to upgrade a wastewater treatment system that serves businesses and a fire station in the city of Guin. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to rehabilitate a package plant, which is a compact facility used to treat water in smaller industrial […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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2020 Hurricanes Sally and Zeta
Beginning March 1, 2026, the Public Action Plan Amendment 5 – Substantial for the CDBG-Disaster Recovery for Hurricanes Sally and Zeta may be viewed online here or at the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), Suite 524, 401 Adams Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36104. The State will consider the views and comments of citizens in developing and finalizing the Substantial Amendment 5 to the Public Action Plan for the CDBG-Disaster Recovery for Hurricanes Sally and Zeta. Public comments will be taken and considered for a 30-day period beginning on March 1, 2026, and ending at the close of business on March 30, 2026. If you would like to provide a comment, have need of further information, or have a disability requiring special materials, services, or assistance, please contact Mr. Trent Williams at the ADECA office in Montgomery at DisasterRecovery@adeca.alabama.gov or at (334) 353-3409.
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