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Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence, sexual assault victims in northeast Alabama
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling close to $200,000 to four agencies that serve victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault in northeast Alabama. “Law enforcement officers and prosecutors require adequate resources to respond to crimes such as domestic violence and sexual assault, and victims deserve shelter and professional care as they […]
Gov. Ivey awards grants to fight illegal and abused drugs
MONTGOMERY— Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $1.6 million to combat illegal drugs and drug-related crime across Alabama. Gov. Ivey allocated $200,000 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. Each regional task force is made up from personnel from law enforcement agencies within the region. ALEA serves as […]
Community Connectivity: ADECA releases 2024 Annual Report
ADECA programs have significantly impacted communities and individuals all across Alabama. Our communities are special and unique places, and ADECA is pleased to support so many projects that improve the quality of life and help to attract economic prosperity in our communities. It is that community connectivity that makes Alabama a special place to live […]
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $1 million in grants for six statewide programs to assist law enforcement in drug, domestic violence and human trafficking related cases and to give shelter and care to victims of crimes including sexual assault. “These grants will have positive impacts across the state, helping keep our […]
Kenneth W. Boswell, Director

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2023 Tornadoes
The CDBG-DR 2023 Tornadoes Plus-up Allocation Public Action Plan may be viewed below. The State will consider the views and comments of citizens in developing and finalizing the CDBG-DR 2023 Tornadoes Plus-Up Allocation Public Action Plan. Public comments will be taken and considered for a 30-day period beginning on October 18, 2025, and ending at the close of business on November 17, 2025. If you would like to provide a comment, have need of further information, or have a disability requiring special materials, services, or assistance, please contact Mr. Trent Williams at the ADECA office in Montgomery at DisasterRecovery@adeca.alabama.gov or at (334) 353-3409.
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