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Gov. Ivey awards COVID-19 Community Development Block Grants to three more north Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $1.4 million to help another three north Alabama counties as they work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawrence County was awarded $400,000, and Jackson and Lauderdale counties were awarded $500,000 each. The awards are part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama under […]
Gov. Ivey awards COVID-19 Community Development Block Grants to three north Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $1.78 million to help three north Alabama counties in their efforts to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Morgan County was awarded $489,475, Clay County was awarded $300,000 and St. Clair County received $1 million. The awards are part of more than $40 million allocated to […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help sexual assault victims in east Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $30,000 to help an Auburn-based organization continue its services for victims of sexual assault. Rape Counselors of East Alabama serves victims of Lee, Chambers, Macon, Russell and Tallapoosa counties with multiple services aimed at helping victims overcome the physical and psychological trauma of sexual assault. “When sexual assault […]
Gov. Ivey awards additional $2.9 million for weatherization projects in Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a total of $2.9 million to assist low-income, elderly and disabled residents with making their homes more energy efficient. The governor awarded grants to 14 community action agencies under the Alabama Weatherization Assistance Program. The program assists eligible recipients through projects that make their homes cooler in the […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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