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Gov. Ivey awards grant to support domestic violence victims in Black Belt
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, […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist victims in four counties
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, […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring commerce, jobs to Alex City area
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 […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault in north Alabama
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 […]
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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