Gov. Ivey awards funds to help local governments lower utility costs

August 11, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $600,000 to assist local governments in lowering energy costs while upgrading and modernizing their facilities. The six Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants will assist recipients in projects that include installing energy efficient lighting and heating and air-conditioning systems. The improvements will help reduce utility costs […]

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Gov. Ivey announces nearly $3 million for Gadsden greenway project

August 8, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a nearly $3 million grant to help the city of Gadsden advance its plans to build a multi-use urban greenway. The grant from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund will be used to construct the Downtown Gadsden Greenway along a former railroad bed which will ultimately connect […]

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Gov. Ivey announces grant to upgrade Cullman’s Lions Club Park

August 7, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to provide upgrades at Lions Club Park in the city of Cullman. “This grant will enhance recreational opportunities in the city of Cullman by revitalizing older features in the 4.5-acre Lions Club Park while adding popular new amenities,” Gov. Ivey said. “I commend Cullman’s leaders […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to serve victims in three Black Belt counties

August 5, 2025

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded an $8,875 grant to help ensure that victims of domestic violence in three Black Belt counties receive assistance and services. The grant to the Selma and Blackbelt Regional Abuse Sanctuary will be used to provide shelter, legal and other services for victims in Dallas, Perry and Wilcox counties. […]

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