Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
State surplus property auction begins online this Saturday
MONTGOMERY – Thousands of items, including boats, cars, trucks, office equipment, medical equipment and furniture, will be up for bid starting this Saturday in the online state surplus property auction. The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold the auction from 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, until 6 […]
Gov. Ivey awards $150,000 to support business development and jobs in Elba
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $150,000 Community Development Block Grant to bring new commerce and create jobs in the city of Elba. The grant will be used to provide the infrastructure necessary for Jack’s Family Restaurants to locate in the city. The infrastructure will also help encourage future business growth in Elba. The […]
Gov. Ivey awards $6.2 million for ‘middle mile’ broadband projects
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the awarding of $6.2 million in funding to continue the expansion of high-speed internet access in Alabama. The latest award to Alabama Fiber Network will supply 125 miles of “middle-mile” broadband service in parts of 12 counties – most located in south Alabama. Middle-mile projects involve filling the […]
Speed awareness and enforcement campaign ‘Operation Southern Slowdown’ starts July 14
MONTGOMERY — Drivers who feel the need for speed can expect to see blue lights in the rear-view mirror next week when “Operation Southern Slow Down” begins Monday in five southeastern states. This is the ninth year for the regional week-long speed enforcement and awareness campaign that will run from July 14-20 in Alabama, Florida, […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is committed to positively impacting Alabama communities through the agency’s grant programs and services that aim to spur community development and economic development.
Through partnerships with local governments, nonprofit groups, state and federal agencies, and other agencies, the men and women of ADECA work every day to improve the quality of life for Alabamians.
I am pleased to welcome you to our website, and I invite you to explore our Department’s various program areas and divisions. ADECA programs are as diverse as the people of Alabama and impact every corner of the state. We are here to serve, so please do not hesitate to contact us.
