Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Gov. Ivey awards grant to support domestic violence prevention efforts in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a grant for $75,525 to a nonprofit organization that assists domestic violence victims in six north Alabama counties. Safeplace Inc. will use the funds to support two programs to prevent abusive behaviors. The Peace Program offers nonviolence classes in which batterers are encouraged to examine and change the […]
Gov. Ivey awards equipment grants to 19 law enforcement agencies
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded slightly more than $791,000 to improve public safety in 12 municipalities and seven counties in Alabama. The grants will enable police and sheriffs’ departments in those jurisdictions to purchase equipment or participate in practices that will help them better serve their communities. “I appreciate our men and women […]
Gov. Ivey awards $250,000 to assist new commerce in Hayden
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $250,000 grant to help bring new commerce and jobs to the town of Hayden. The Community Development Block Grant funds will be used to provide infrastructure required for High Tide Oil to construct a 24-hour travel center and fast-food restaurant off exit 284 off Interstate 65 in Blount […]
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help at-risk youth in Mobile
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $39,430 grant to the city of Mobile to support a program that will provide mentoring and counseling to at-risk youth. The Youth Connected project incorporates behavioral therapy with the goal of preventing crime, violence, drug use and gang participation. The Mobile Police Department’s Family Intervention Team will […]
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.
