Gov. Ivey announces grant to help growth of Eva business

July 21, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $100,000 grant to help an Eva business expand and provide new jobs while also providing improvements for existing and future businesses. The grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded earlier by Gov. Ivey. The grants will improve […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant to create commerce, jobs in Clanton

July 11, 2023

MONTGOMERY— A $250,000 grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help give new life to a city-owned building in downtown Clanton while also bringing in commerce and creating nearly 50 jobs. The Community Development Block Grant to the city of Clanton will be used to convert the downtown building into a Mexican restaurant. The Clanton […]

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Gov. Ivey announces $350,000 grant for Rainsville sewer improvements

July 5, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $350,000 grant to help the city of Rainsville alleviate a public health hazard by repairing the city’s sewer system. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be combined with a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded in 2022 to enable the city to upgrade a faulty […]

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Gov. Ivey awards grant for training to help law enforcement officers respond effectively to needs of domestic violence victims

June 20, 2023

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $135,000 grant for training to help law enforcement officers across Alabama best serve the needs of domestic violence victims. The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is using the funds for statewide training to develop and enhance awareness of domestic violence and responses to assist victims. The coalition […]

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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.

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