Low-Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)
Gov. Ivey awards grant to replace Cottonwood fire station destroyed by tornado in January
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a grant of slightly more than $680,000 to replace the town of Cottonwood’s fire station, which was destroyed by a tornado in January. Leaders of the Houston County town applied for the Community Development Block Grant after a powerful and deadly EF-2 tornado destroyed several homes, businesses and […]
Gov. Ivey announces $500,000 grant for weatherization training center at Bevill State Community College
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $500,000 grant to renovate space at Bevill State Community College in Walker County for a new weatherization training center. The funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will be used to create the Energy Infrastructure Center at the college, which will provide training on making homes more energy […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant for Carrollton sewer system upgrade
MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $345,947 grant to assist the town of Carrollton with the upgrade of a vital community service. Funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help upgrade sewer and wastewater collection systems for residents and businesses in the Pickens County town. “This proactive step by the town of Carrollton […]
Gov. Ivey announces grant to expand Chilton County ATV park
MONTGOMERY — A large acreage motorized vehicle park in Chilton County is about to get larger in size and likely in popularity thanks to an award of nearly $560,000, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The award from the federal Recreational Trails Program will enable the Chilton County Commission to purchase an additional 160 acres for Minooka […]
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